Methods and compositions for treating urinary incontinence using optically pure (S)-oxybutynin

摘要

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 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of its R enantiomer. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising (S)-oxybutynin and an acceptable carrier are also disclosed.