It is a remedy that relieves hypertension of the bladder. The drug contains the substance of Tolterodine. It is an m-cholinoblockers and operates mainly on the smooth muscles of the bladder.
Depending on the dose of Detrol, treatment with it can remove frequent urge to urinate or, with increasing dosage, completely relax the bladder, which leads to its incomplete emptying (a part of the urine remains in the bladder). Therapy with this drug is carried out for a long time. The desired effect is achieved after a month, after the start of the drug.
It does not cure the causes of increased bladder activity, but successfully eliminates his symptoms. At the same time, it helps to reduce salivation.
In what kind of disease treatment Detrol is helpful?
The drug is used for diseases associated with increased activity of drug:
• acute cystitis;
• prostatitis, accompanied by an enlargement of the prostate gland;
• benign prostatic hyperplasia;
• traumatic disorders;
• hormonal imbalances;
• age changes;
• chronic neurosis.
With the correct dosage and good tolerability of the drug, a stable result appears after three weeks.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Generic Detrol?
• Difficulty urinating.
• Non-treatable angle-closure glaucoma associated with impaired tear duct function.
• Myasthenia gravis that is pathological fragility and weakness of skeletal muscles.
• Chronic colitis.
• Chronic constipation and related pathologies of the colon.
• Before the age of 18.
• Individual intolerance.
Very carefully it is prescribed for the following diseases:
• inflammatory processes and edema in the lower part of the urinary tract;
• stenosis of the pylorus;
• pathologies of the nervous system;
• propensities to edema of internal organs.
In this case, the daily dose should not exceed 2 mg based on the main active substance tolterodine.
How should I take Detrol?
With good tolerability, the drug should be taken two tablets twice a day. You can do this during or after a meal. It is important that the interval between taking the drug is at least six hours, since the maximum concentration of the drug in the body is achieved 2.5 hours after ingestion. Then it starts to slowly decrease, reaching its minimum value in 8-9 hours.
Important! If you shorten the time between taking the medicine or a small excess of the dose, such an unpleasant phenomenon as the retention of residual urine in the bladder, which in time can be complicated by inflammation of the urinary ducts and the formation of stones, may appear, that is why it is important to read the instruction if you buy Generic Detrol online.
Dosage information
The Detrol dosage is reduced by half (one tablet twice a day) in the following cases:
• individual poor drug tolerance;
• kidney disease;
• liver dysfunction (eg, cirrhosis);
• taking medications that slow down the protein CYP-3A4.
The drug should be taken within six months. If necessary, the doctor can recommend a longer period of admission.
What may interact with Generic Detrol?
It is not recommended to take together with the following drugs:
• antimycotic (antifungal) agents, including external application;
• antiviral effect, including for the treatment of HIV infection.
When these drugs are taken together with the drug in the blood, its concentration is excessively increased, which can lead to undesirable side effects.
The effectiveness of Detrol reduces the intake of drugs that stimulate the activity of the central nervous system and, as a consequence, muscarinic cholinergic receptors. The risk of Detrol side effects in this case is particularly high. It weakens the effect on the body of drugs that stimulate the motility of the gastrointestinal tract.
The drug can be used with the following medicines:
• Anticoagulants, that is, drugs that reduce blood clotting, for example Warfarin.
• Oral contraceptive combination drugs, which include ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel.
What should I watch for while taking Detrol?
Immediately prior to the appointment of the drug, a patient should be examined for the presence of organic causes of urination urgency and imperative, and frequent.
When using Detrol medication, caution must be followed when managing complex mechanisms and motor vehicles, as well as performing hazardous activities where rapid psychomotor reactions and increased concentration of attention are required, as the use of the drug causes accommodation disruption and reduces the rate of reactions.
Women of childbearing age, with drug therapy, need reliable methods of contraception.
What side effects may I notice from Generic Detrol?
When passing the course of treatment with the drug, the following such consequences can be observed:
• an allergy to a medicine;
• Quincke's edema (extremely rare);
• unmotivated nervousness;
• drowsiness and decreased concentration;
• headaches and dizziness;
• dry eye syndrome;
• tachycardia;
• dry mouth;
• nausea and decreased appetite;
• flatulence;
• constipation;
• dryness and peeling of the skin;
• retention of urination;
• increased fatigue;
• swelling;
• possible development of bronchitis;
• increase in body weight.
With so many possible side effects, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with contraindications.
In case of an overdose the following symptoms are observed:
• dilated pupils;
• retention of urine;
• difficulty urinating;
• strong arousal;
• hallucinations;
• tachycardia;
• convulsions;
• violations of accommodation;
• violation of breathing.
Where can I keep Detrol?
It is chemically very stable, so you can store the drug in any place inaccessible to children. Shelf life is no more than three years. You can buy Detrol over the counter in Sweden online pharmacy.
