In this case the pharmacological approach is to periodically stimulate the detrussor muscle to contract and to empty the bladder before it becomes so full that the urine leaks out. Hence, a cholinergic drug, such as Urecholine, is indicated. Or, conversely, get the urethra to relax and allow the bladder to empty by use of an alpha adrenergic blocking agent such Minipress . Incontinence, as indicatd by the study quoted at the beginning of this piece, is a pervasive problem. It is important to know the different types of incontinence because the treatment for each type can vary.
Accurate assessment is essential to appropriate treatment.