[Bladder storage and voiding dysfunctions : Side effects of drug therapy]
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Real-Time Void Spot Assay
Published on: February 10, 2023
J Wolfesberger1, C E Falkensammer1, S Madersbacher2
1Abteilung für Urologie, Sozialmedizinisches Zentrum Süd, Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Spital mit Gottfried von Preyer'schem Kinderspital, Kundratstraße 3, 1100, Wien, Österreich.
Abstract:
Bladder storage and voiding dysfunctions primarily affect patients aged 60 and upwards. Demographic changes and an age-related rise in prevalence underline the clinical relevance of these disorders. Besides behavior modification, the primary therapeutic approach is drug therapy. Therefore, a profound knowledge of the potential side effects is essential, particularly regarding the ever rising multidrug administration in the elderly. In this article, we provide a review concerning the potential adverse effects of the most popular therapeutic agents for bladder storage and voiding symptoms.
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