Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule

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.

Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms

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.

Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.

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.

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.

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.

Q. Can Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule be used in children?

When studied in children, Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule did not relieve the symptoms of overactive bladder. Therefore, its use in children is not recommended.

Q. Who should avoid taking Detrusitol SR 4mg 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 Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule. Will I have any harmful effects?

No, discontinuing Detrusitol SR 4mg 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 Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule cause dementia?

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

In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms

Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.

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

Diarrhea

Blurred vision

Sleepiness

Dizziness

Headache

Constipation

Dryness in mouth

Alcohol:UNSAFE

Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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.

Driving:UNSAFE

Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:CAUTION

Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CAUTION

Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Detrusitol SR 4mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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