Urologic Consultants, P.C.


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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Urologic Consultants, P.C.
25 Michigan NE
Suite 3300
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Tel: 616.459.4171
Fax: 616.459.0044
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