INDICATIONS
Detrol is indicated for that treatment of overactive bladder with signs of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency.
INSTRUCTIONS
Take Detrol exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or over recommended. Follow the directions on your own prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally make positive changes to dose to ensure that you obtain the best results.
Take Detrol with water. Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at once.
Store Detrol at room temperature faraway from moisture and also heat.
If you missed a dose - take the missed dose whenever you remember. Skip the missed dose when it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make the missed dose.
DOSAGE
The recommended dose of Detrol Capsules is 4 mg once daily with water and swallowed whole. The dose might be lowered to 2 mg daily depending on individual response and tolerability; however, limited efficacy data are for sale to Detrol 2 mg.
For patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A or B) or severe renal impairment (CCr 10-30 mL/min), the recommended dose of Detrol is 2 mg once daily. Detrol isn't suited to used in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C). Patients with CCKlO mL/min have not been studied and make use of of Detrol with this population is not recommended.
For patients that are taking drugs which are potent inhibitors of CYP3A4 [e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir], the recommended dose of Detrol is 2 mg once daily.
STORAGE
Store Detrol at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store far from heat, moisture, and light-weight. Do not store within the bathroom. Keep Detrol from the reach of kids and faraway from pets.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these warning signs of a hypersensitivity to Detrol: hives; lack of breath; swelling of one's face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Detrol and call your doctor simultaneously in case you have any of these serious side effects:
Less serious Detrol negative effects may include:
This isn't a complete report on side effects and others may occur. Call a medical expert for medical health advice about side effects.
Before taking tolterodine, tell your medical professional or pharmacist if you are allergic for it; or in case you have any other allergies. This product might have inactive ingredients, which could cause allergies or any other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for additional information.
This medication should not be used in case you have certain health concerns. Before applying this medicine, consult a medical expert or pharmacist when you have: problems emptying your bladder (urinary retention), severe blockage of stomach/intestines (gastric retention), a certain eye condition (uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma).
Before using this medication, tell your medical professional or pharmacist your track record, especially of: other bladder problems (e.g., bladder outflow obstruction), stomach/intestinal disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis), slowed movement of stomach/intestines, severe constipation, controlled narrow-angle glaucoma, kidney disease, liver disease, enlarged prostate, a specific muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).
Tolterodine could cause a disorder that affects one's heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can infrequently result in serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat along with other symptoms (including severe dizziness, fainting) that want immediate medical assistance. The likelihood of QT prolongation could be increased if you have certain medical ailments or take other drugs that could affect the center rhythm (see also Drug Interactions section). Before using tolterodine, tell a medical expert or pharmacist if you have any of these conditions: certain cardiovascular disease (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation inside EKG), genealogy of certain heart problems (QT prolongation inside EKG, sudden cardiac death).
Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood can also increase your chance of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you utilize certain drugs (for example diuretics/"water pills") or in case you have conditions like severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using tolterodine safely.
This drug will make you dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or go activity that requires alertness or clear vision unless you are sure you are able to perform such activities safely. Limit booze.
This medication might cause decreased sweating. Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather, saunas, or during exercise or any other strenuous activities since heatstroke may occur.
Kidney function declines as you age group. This medication is removed with the kidneys. Therefore, seniors may be more responsive to this drug.
This medication should be used only once clearly needed during pregnancy. It just isn't known whether Detrol will harm an child. Tell a medical expert if you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant while by using this medication. Discuss the potential for loss and benefits with a medical expert.
It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your physician before breast-feeding.
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days