Content about Urinary bladder

January 25, 2013

Merck: FDA approves Oxytrol for Women, creating overactive bladder category in OTC

Merck on Friday announced the Food and Drug Administration has approved the switch of Oxytrol for Women (oxybutynin transdermal system, 3.9 mg/day) from prescription-only to nonprescription, creating a new category — overactive bladder in women — in the OTC area.

October 22, 2012

Astellas bladder drug made available in U.S.

The U.S. subsidiary of Japanese drug maker Astellas Pharma has made a drug for overactive bladder available in U.S. pharmacies, the company said.

September 4, 2012

FDA's Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee to meet on Oxytrol Rx-to-OTC switch

According to a Food and Drug Administration post Friday, the FDA's Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee will be meeting Nov. 9 regarding the partial switch application from prescription to over the counter of Oxytrol (oxybutynin transdermal system), as submitted by MSD Consumer.

August 3, 2012

Drug for overactive bladder effective in patients who haven't responded well to earlier therapy, study finds

A drug made by Pfizer and used to treat overactive bladder was effective in reducing leakage of urine in patients with the disorder, according to the results of a post-approval clinical study.

June 28, 2012

FDA approves overactive bladder drug made by Astellas

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for treating overactive bladder made by Astellas Pharma, the agency said Thursday.

December 9, 2011

FDA approves Antares Pharma's overactive bladder drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a topical gel made by Antares Pharma for overactive bladder.

December 6, 2011

Pfizer's Toviaz safe, effective in treating overactive bladder in elderly patients

A drug made by Pfizer appears to work in treating overactive bladder in elderly patients, according to results of a clinical trial released Monday.

August 5, 2010

Mission launches Uribel

Drug maker Mission Pharmacal has launched a treatment for urinary tract infections....