Detrusitol 2MG urinary support 28 Tabs

Detrusitol 2 mg Tablets is a medication containing the active ingredient Tolterodine Tartrate at a concentration of 2 mg per tablet. It belongs to the class of antimuscarinic drugs, working by reducing the overactivity of the bladder muscles, which helps control overactive bladder symptoms such as a frequent, urgent need to urinate and urge incontinence.

Detrusitol 2mg uses

• Helps treat symptoms of overactive bladder.

• Reduces the sudden, urgent need to urinate.

• Helps decrease the frequency of urination.

• Contributes to treating urge incontinence and the inability to control urination.

• Works by inhibiting muscarinic receptors, helping to relax the bladder muscle and reduce involuntary contractions.

Detrusitol 2mg dosage

• Usual Adult Dosage: 1 tablet (2 mg) twice daily.

• The doctor may lower the dose to 1 mg twice daily in cases of severe impairment of kidney or liver function, or if bothersome side effects occur.

• Tablets can be taken before, during, or after meals.

• Swallow tablets whole with water; do not crush or chew.

• Detrusitol is not recommended for use in children, as its efficacy has not been established in this age group.

• Response to treatment should be re-evaluated after 2 to 3 months of starting therapy.

Precautions and Warnings

Detrusitol should not be used, or a doctor should be consulted prior to use, in the following cases:

• Hypersensitivity to tolterodine or any of the inactive ingredients.

• Urinary retention or difficulty emptying the bladder.

• Uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.

• Severe ulcerative colitis or toxic megacolon.

• Myasthenia gravis.

• Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease.

• Inform your doctor if you have heart rhythm disorders or risk factors that increase QT prolongation.

• Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• The medication may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision; exercise caution when driving or operating machinery.

Detrusitol 2mg side effects

Common side effects may include:

• Dry mouth.

• Headache.

• Constipation.

• Abdominal pain or discomfort.

• Dizziness.

• Dry eyes or visual disturbances.

• Fatigue or drowsiness.

Important: Less common or more severe side effects may occur, such as difficulty urinating, heart palpitations, cardiac arrhythmias, or allergic reactions. Seek immediate medical attention if swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, or severe and unusual symptoms occur.

Drug Interactions

Tolterodine may interact with certain medications, particularly:

• Certain antibiotics such as clarithromycin and erythromycin.

• Certain antifungals such as ketoconazole and itraconazole.

• Certain HIV medications.

• Certain antiarrhythmic drugs affecting heart rhythm, such as amiodarone, sotalol, quinidine, and procainamide.

• Other antimuscarinic medications, as they may increase anticholinergic effects.

• Cholinergic drugs, as they may decrease the effect of tolterodine.

Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and supplements you are taking prior to starting treatment.

Storage and Handling

• Store at room temperature.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Keep in original packaging to protect from moisture and light.

• Do not use after the expiration date printed on the package.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient:

• Tolterodine Tartrate: 2 mg per tablet (equivalent to 1.37 mg of tolterodine).

Inactive Ingredients:

• Microcrystalline cellulose

• Calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate

• Sodium starch glycolate

• Magnesium stearate

• Colloidal anhydrous silica

• Hypromellose

• Stearic acid

• Titanium dioxide (E171)