Treating urinary incontinence using (S)-desethyloxybutynin
申请人:Sepracor, Inc.
公开号:US05677346A1
公开(公告)日:1997-10-14
A method for treating urinary incontinence while avoiding concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with racemic oxybutynin is disclosed. The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of (S)-oxybutynin, (S)-desethyloxybutynin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of the corresponding R enantiomer. Pharmaceutical compositions in the form of tablets and transdermal devices comprising (S)-oxybutynin or (S)-desethyloxybutynin and an acceptable carrier are also disclosed, as is a synthesis of desethyloxybutynin.