Tolterodine
About Tolterodine
Tolterodine is used for a bladder that is overly active with symptoms of leakage, increased frequency of urination, and urgency. It is an antimuscarinic (anticholinergic) agent that blocks the action of a chemical that controls the contractions of the urinary bladder.
Tolterodine should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or to fesoterodine, if you’re taking potassium product, slow bowel movements or have narrow angle glaucoma. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, if you’re taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, herbal medicines and diet supplements.
Tolterodine is taken orally with or without food. It would be beneficial if you take it at the same time every day. Never take a double dose of Tolterodine, it is better that you skip it till the next time you take it.
The most common side effects of Tolterodine are dry eyes and mouth, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, stomach pain and blurred vision. Find a doctor if you experience more severe side effects such as swelling of the hands and ankles, confusion, disorientation, hallucinations and memory problems.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Tolterodine
Overactive Urinary Bladder
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Tolterodine ?
Headache
Blurred Vision
Dry Skin
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Tolterodine
Is It safe with alcohol?
Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking tolterodine.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Roliten 5mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Do not drive,operate machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be exercised with impaired Renal function.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no interaction between liver impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Tolterodine, 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.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Tolterodine
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Tolterodine as ingredient
- Urotel 4Mg Capsule Xl
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Urodine 2Mg Tablet
Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
- Concyst 1Mg Tablet
J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Flochek 2Mg Capsule
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Tolgress 4Mg Capsule
La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Terol 1Mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd
- Uridin 4Mg Capsule
Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Flochek 4Mg Capsule
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Roliflo Od-2 Capsule Er
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Concyst 2Mg Tablet
J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication acts as an antagonist to muscarinic receptors. This competitive antagonism leads to the inhibition when it comes to contraction of the bladder thus causing a decrease in detrusor pressure. As a result of this antagonism, the bladder is also emptied incompletely.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Tolterodine ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Onabet Powder
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References
Tolterodine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/tolterodine
Tolterodine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01036
TOLTERODINE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 11 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=TOLTERODINE
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