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Flotros 20mg Tablet

Flotros 20mg Tablet

Prescription drug
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Composition

TROSPIUM-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Raptakos Brett & Co Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

About Flotros 20mg Tablet

Flotros 20mg Tablet belongs to the class of drugs called antimuscarinics used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Overactive bladder is a problem with bladder function that causes a sudden urge to urinate. Overactive bladder symptoms include frequent urination, involuntary loss of urine, an urgent and uncontrollable need to urinate, or bedwetting.

Flotros 20mg Tablet contains Trospium which works by blocking muscarinic receptors on the surface of muscle cells and inhibits the action of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger) that causes contraction of the bladder muscle. Thereby, Flotros 20mg Tablet relaxes the involuntary muscle (detrusor) in the bladder wall and reduces unstable and involuntary contractions of the bladder, and increases the bladder's capacity to hold urine. Thus, it decreases the need to urinate.

Take Flotros 20mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Flotros 20mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dry mouth, nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, or constipation. Most of these side effects of Flotros 20mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Flotros 20mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Flotros 20mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.  Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Flotros 20mg Tablet. Do not consume alcohol with Flotros 20mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. You are recommended to drink plenty of water while taking Flotros 20mg Tablet to prevent dryness of the mouth. Drive only if your vision is clear after taking Flotros 20mg Tablet as it may cause blurred vision in some people for a short duration.

Uses of Flotros 20mg Tablet

Treatment of Overactive bladder

Medicinal Benefits

Flotros 20mg Tablet contains Trospium used to treat overactive bladder symptoms.  Flotros 20mg Tablet blocks muscarinic receptors on the muscle cells and inhibits the action of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger) that causes contraction of the bladder muscle. Thereby, Flotros 20mg Tablet relaxes the involuntary muscle (detrusor) in the bladder wall and reduces unstable and involuntary contractions of the bladder and increases bladder capacity to hold urine. Thus, it decreases the need to urinate.

Directions for Use

Take Flotros 20mg Tablet on empty stomach before a meal as prescribed by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Flotros 20mg Tablet

  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Constipation

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Flotros 20mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have nerve damage, overactive thyroid,  hernia of the diaphragm with inflammation of the esophagus, liver, kidney, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Flotros 20mg Tablet. Flotros 20mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.  Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Flotros 20mg Tablet. Do not consume alcohol with Flotros 20mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. You are recommended to drink plenty of water while taking Flotros 20mg Tablet to prevent dryness of the mouth. Avoid taking Flotros 20mg Tablet if you have urinary retention, serious liver disorder, narrow-angle glaucoma, irregular heartbeats, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), and toxic megacolon (severe gastrointestinal condition). Drive only if your vision is clear after taking Flotros 20mg Tablet as it may cause blurred vision in some people for a short duration.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Flotros 20mg Tablet may have interaction with antidepressants (imipramine, amitriptyline), medicines to treat asthma (salbutamol), antiemetic (metoclopramide), high cholesterol-lowering drugs (colestipol, cholestyramine), antimuscarinic agent (mirabegron), pain reliever and fever reducer (acetaminophen), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (metoprolol), and anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Flotros 20mg Tablet may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid consumption with Flotros 20mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects of Flotros 20mg Tablet.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Avoid taking Flotros 20mg Tablet if you have urinary retention, narrow-angle glaucoma, irregular heartbeats, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), and toxic megacolon (severe gastrointestinal condition). If you have nerve damage, overactive thyroid,  hernia of the diaphragm with inflammation of the esophagus, liver, kidney, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Flotros 20mg Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IMIPRAMINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • SALBUTAMOL
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE
  • COLESTIPOL
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • MIRABEGRON
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • METOPROLOL
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Pelvic floor exercises would help treat bladder spasms.
  • Avoid foods like sugars, carbonated beverages, tea, citrus fruits, tomatoes, spicy foods, chocolate and tea.
  • Limit fluid intake as excess fluid intake could cause an urge to urinate frequently.
  • Avoid drinking excess alcohol or caffeinated drinks as they can worsen the symptoms.
  • Maintain a healthy weight, and exercise regularly.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.
  • Take 6-8 glasses of liquids every day.
  • Avoid processed foods. Instead, choose whole, unprocessed foods.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, and fiber-rich food in your diet.

Special Advise

Please consult a doctor if the condition persists or worsens after using Flotros 20mg Tablet for 1 month.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Overactive bladder: It is a problem with bladder function that causes a sudden urge to urinate. An overactive bladder causes bladder muscles' involuntary contractions, giving the sensation of an urge to urinate frequently even if the bladder is not full. It mostly occurs in women than in men. An overactive bladder in men may be due to an enlarged prostate gland as it blocks urine flow. Overactive bladder may be caused due to urinary tract infections, drinking too many fluids, bladder stones, taking medicines that increase urine production, alcohol consumption, caffeine or other bladder irritants, or failure to empty the bladder. Overactive bladder symptoms include frequent urination (more than 8 times a day), involuntary loss of urine, an urgent and uncontrollable need to urinate, or bedwetting.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Flotros 20mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects of Flotros 20mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Flotros 20mg Tablet is a category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. However, please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Flotros 20mg Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding. Flotros 20mg Tablet is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Caution

Flotros 20mg Tablet may cause blurred vision in some people. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating heavy machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Flotros 20mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Flotros 20mg Tablet if you have severe liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Flotros 20mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Flotros 20mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

The Flotros 20mg Tablet contains Trospium that works by relaxing the involuntary muscle (detrusor) in the bladder wall responsible for overactive bladder by contracting in uncontrollable spasms. Thereby, Flotros 20mg Tablet reduces the bladder's involuntary and unstable contractions and increases bladder capacity to hold urine. Thus, it decreases the need to urinate.
Flotros 20mg Tablet may cause dryness of the mouth as a side effect. It is not necessary for everyone taking Flotros 20mg Tablet to experience this side effect. Therefore, drink plenty of water, chew sugar-free gum or candy, limit caffeine intake, avoid smoking and alcohol-containing mouthwashes to prevent dry mouth.
You are not recommended to take Flotros 20mg Tablet with diphenhydramine (anti-allergic drug) as co-administration of these two medicines may increase adverse effects such as blurred vision, dry mouth, drowsiness, decreased sweating, confusion, irregular heartbeat, memory problems or constipation. However, please consult a doctor before taking Flotros 20mg Tablet with other medicines.
Flotros 20mg Tablet may increase the risk of heatstroke as it may decrease sweating and leads to overheating. Therefore, drink plenty of water while taking Flotros 20mg Tablet to prevent dehydration and avoid becoming dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather.
Flotros 20mg Tablet is not recommended for patients suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have glaucoma or any other eye problems before taking Flotros 20mg Tablet.
Flotros 20mg Tablet may cause temporary blurred vision in some patients. However, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

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