Manufacturer: Pfizer Ltd
Salt Composition : Tolterodine(4mg)
Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, and headache. Drinking plenty of water might help you cope up with the side effects. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy or make your vision blurry, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Consumption of alcohol must be avoided as it can aggravate the side effects. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health conditions. You should also inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
Both tolterodine and its active metabolite, 5-hydroxymethyltolterodine, act as competitive antagonists at muscarinic receptors. This antagonism results in inhibition of bladder contraction, decrease in detrusor pressure, and an incomplete emptying of the bladder
Tolterodine is an antimuscarinic drug and is prescribed to treat overactive bladder to relieve urinary difficulties. Tolterodine is predominantly metabolized by CYP2D6 and the metabolism of tolterodine involves the formation of pharmacologically active 5-hydroxymethyl tolterodine
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Headache
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Blurred vision
Diarrhea
urinary retention, gastric retention, or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.
Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Long-term use of Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule might reduce milk production.
DETROL Tablets are indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency. The initial recommended dose of DETROL Tablets is 2 mg twice daily. The dose may be lowered to 1 mg twice daily based on individual response and tolerability
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule treats symptoms of an overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate and controlling urination.
It can take up to 4 weeks before you see any improvement in your symptoms. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
It may cause dizziness and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Dry mouth, dry eyes, and constipation may occur as a side effect. Maintain good oral hygiene, drink water frequently, chew sugarless gum, and wear contact lenses with caution.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How long does it take for Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule to show its effect?
Your symptoms may start improving within 1 week of starting Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule. Maximum benefits may be seen after 5-8 weeks of treatment. To maintain this improvement, your doctor may prescribe this medicine to you for a long term of up to 24 months.
Q. What class of drug is Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule? Is it a diuretic?
Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule belongs to a class of medicines known as muscarinic receptor blockers. Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule is not a diuretic, it is a urinary antispasmodic. This means that it relaxes the urinary bladder, decreasing spasm of the bladder wall. This further provides better control upon the release of urine and also increases storage volume of the bladder.
Q. Can I just stop taking Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule?
Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule does not cure your condition but helps to control the symptoms of overactive bladder. Do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better. Your doctor will reassess your condition at regular intervals, like 6 months, to understand the duration for which you need to take Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule.
Q. Can I crush the tablets of Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule and then take it?
No, do not crush or chew the tablets. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food. Take it exactly as directed by your doctor.
