what is ditropan prescribed for
Oxybutynin is in a class of medications called antimuscarinics or urinary antispasmodics, which work by relaxing the bladder muscles and reducing spasms in the urinary tract. Oxybutynin is also distributed under the brand names Ditropan XL or Urotrol. Itâs most commonly prescribed to control bladder muscles in adults and children older than age 6 with spina bifida or other nervous system conditions that affect the bladder muscles. Oxybutynin is made by Janssen Pharmaceuticals and was approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1978.