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oxybutynin en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˌɑk.siˈbjuː.tən.ɪn/ (General-American)

Etymology

Probably from hydroxy + butynyl + -in.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) An antispasmodic and anticholinergic drug C₂₂H₃₁NO₃ administered transdermally as a skin patch or orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₂H₃₁NO₃·HCl to relax the smooth muscles of the bladder in the treatment of urge incontinence, frequent urination, and urinary urgency.