Which of the following drug classes is considered to be the drug class of choice for management of overactive bladder (OAB)?
a. Alpha blockers
b. Urinary tract antispasmodics
c. Phosphodiasterase inhibitors
d. Antimuscarinics
ANS: D
Antimuscarinics have been the drugs of choice for management of OAB over the last 30 years.
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