Manufacturer: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Tolterodine(4mg)
Torq SR 4 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.
Torq Sr Capsule acts by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents urgency, frequency and uncontrolled urination.
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.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Torq
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Headache
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Blurred vision
Diarrhea
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tolterodine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Kidney Disease
Glaucoma
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Potassium Deficiency
Calcium Deficiency
Torq SR 4 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.
Torq SR 4 Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Torq SR 4 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 Torq SR 4 Capsule might reduce milk production.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Tolterodine Tablets are indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency. The initial recommended dose of Tolterodine 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. Torq SR 4 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 Torq SR 4 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.
Torq SR 4 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. Torq SR 4 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 Torq SR 4 Capsule to show its effect?
Your symptoms may start improving within 1 week of starting Torq SR 4 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 Torq SR 4 Capsule? Is it a diuretic?
Torq SR 4 Capsule belongs to a class of medicines known as muscarinic receptor blockers. Torq SR 4 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 Torq SR 4 Capsule?
Torq SR 4 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 Torq SR 4 Capsule.
Q. Can I crush the tablets of Torq SR 4 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.
Q. Can Torq SR 4 Capsule be used in children?
When studied in children, Torq SR 4 Capsule did not relieve the symptoms of overactive bladder. Therefore, its use in children is not recommended.
Q. Who should avoid taking Torq SR 4 Capsule?
Patients who have urinary retention (unable to pass urine), have delayed emptying of stomach or blocked intestinal tract (toxic megacolon, ulcerative colitis, pyloric stenosis) or uncontrolled high pressure in the eyes (narrow-angle glaucoma). It should also be avoided by patients who have any muscle disease which causes drooping eyelids, double vision, difficulty in speaking and swallowing, and sometimes muscle weakness in the arms or legs (myasthenia gravis). Patients who are hypersensitive to Tolterodine should avoid it as well.
Q. I am having constipation because of which I want to discontinue Torq SR 4 Capsule. Will I have any harmful effects?
No, discontinuing Torq SR 4 Capsule will not have any harmful effects, but the symptoms of overactive bladder may return. Talk to your doctor regarding constipation and you can stop the medicine if advised by the doctor.
Q. Does Torq SR 4 Capsule cause dementia?
It is unclear whether Torq SR 4 Capsule can cause dementia or not. However, according to some reports, when people with dementia were given Torq SR 4 Capsule, their symptoms (confusion, disorientation and delusion) became worse.
