Urologic Consultants, P.C.

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Scheduling 616-459-4171

Downtown / Main Office
25 Michigan Street NE, Suite 3300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2515
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Allegan Medical Clinic
511 Linn Street
Allegan, MI 49010-1524
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Cascade - CT Imaging Center
4070 Lake Drive, Suite L101
Grand Rapids, MI 49546-8294
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Greenville United Memorial Clinic
705 S. Greenville West Drive, Suite 202
Greenville, MI 48838-3556
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Metro Health Village
2093 Health Drive, Ste 202
Wyoming, MI 49519
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Common Medications Used in Pediatric Urology and Their Common Adverse Reactions

George F. Steinhardt, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.S.
Member, Society of Pediatric Urology


Overactive Bladder Medications

Ditropan (Ditropan XL, oxybutynin):

  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Less commonly diarrhea
  • Retention of urine
  • Flushing of the skin or "overheating"
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Skin rash
  • Sleepiness
  • Mood changes

Detrol (Detrol LA):

  • Constipation or diarrhea
  • Dry mouth
  • Retention of urine

Commonly Used Antibiotics

Amoxicillin (amoxil):

  • Diarrhea
  • Hives
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Thrush/yeast infections

Pen VK (Penicillin V Potassium):

  • Diarrhea
  • Hives or other type of allergic rash
  • Nausea/vomiting

Septra (trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, Sulfatrim, Bactrim):

  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Skin rash
  • Sensitivity to the sun
  • Neutropenia (low white blood cell count) (with long term use)

Macrodantin (furadantin, nitrofurantoin):

  • Lack or loss of appetite
  • Nausea/vomiting

Keflex (cephalexin hydrochloride):

  • Diarrhea
  • Yeast infections/thrush
  • Allergic rash

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