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Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule Substitute

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Composition:

TOLTERODINE-4MG

Uses:

Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule is used in the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome. The detailed use of Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule is as follows:<br/>• Treatment of Overactive bladder syndrome: Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule is used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, including urinary urgency, frequency, and incontinence, by relaxing the bladder muscle and helping to control bladder contractions.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule belongs to a group of medications known as antimuscarinics. Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule is used for overactive bladder syndrome (it is a condition in which the bladder contracts muscles uncontrollably and urgent need to urinate, causing frequent urination and inability to control urination). Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule works by relaxing the urinary bladder muscles and prevents urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination.

FAQs

Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule is used for the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome (it is a condition in which the bladder contracts muscles uncontrollably and urgent need to urinate, causing frequent urination and inability to control urination).

Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule contains tolteradone. Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule works by relaxing the urinary bladder muscles and prevents urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination.

Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule did not relieve the symptoms of the overactive bladder when studied in children. So, its use in children is not mentioned.

It is unclear whether Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule can cause dementia or not. However, according to some reports, when people with dementia were given Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule, their symptoms (confusion and misunderstanding) became worse.

Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule does not cure your condition but helps to control the symptoms of overactive bladder.

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).

Your symptoms may start increasing within one week of starting Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule. After 5-8 weeks of treatment, maximum benefits may be seen. Your doctor may prescribe $n to you for a long term of up to 24 months to continue this improvement.

Inform your doctor about your detailed medical, surgical and allergy history, if you have a history of irregular heartbeats, kidney or liver problems. Also, let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines including antidepressants, antibiotics, or any heart medicines.

Take Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule without consulting your doctor.

The side effects of Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule include dryness in the mouth, headache, dizziness, sleepiness, constipation, or blurred vision. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule contains Tolterodine as its active ingredient.

Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule belongs to the class of drugs called antimuscarinic agents. Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule is not a diuretic, it is a urinary antispasmodic which relaxes the urinary bladder muscles and prevents urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination.

No, do not stop taking Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule on your own even if you see improvement in your symptoms as discontinuing suddenly may cause recurring symptoms or worsen your condition. Therefore, take Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule, please consult your doctor.

No, do not crush or chew Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule. Swallow it as whole with a glass of water. Take it as advised by your doctor.

No, discontinuing Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule will not have any harmful effects, but overactive bladder symptoms may reoccur. If you have constipation, contact your doctor and you can stop taking Detrusitol SR 4 mg Capsule if your doctor advises.