Tolterodine is a drug that contains the substance Tolterodine Tartrate, also known by the trade name Detrusitol, is indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder, controlling symptoms such as urgency or urinary incontinence.
It is found in dosages of 1mg, 2mg or 4mg, as pills and quick release or as prolonged release capsules, and its action consists in relaxing the bladder muscle, allowing the storage of a larger amount of urine, which allows a decrease frequent urge to urinate.
Price and where to buy
Tolterodine is found in its generic or commercial form, with the name Detrusitol, in conventional pharmacies, requiring a prescription for its purchase.
This medicine is sold with prices that vary between about R $ 200 to R $ 400 reais per box, depending on the dosage and the pharmacy it sells.
How it works
Tolterodine is a modern medicine that relaxes the bladder muscles, due to its anticholinergic and anti-spasmodic effects on the nervous system and muscles of this organ.
Thus, this medication is usually indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder, and the treatment effect is usually achieved after 4 weeks of regular use. Check out what causes and how to identify this disease.
How to take
The consumption of Tolterodine depends on the need of each person and the form of presentation of the drug. Thus, the choice between doses of 1mg, 2mg or 4mg depends on the amount of symptoms, the existence or not of impaired liver function and the existence or not of side effects.
In addition, if the presentation is in a quick-release tablet, it is generally recommended to use it twice a day, while, if it is prolonged-release, it is recommended to use it once a day.
Possible side effects
Some of the side effects that can be caused by Tolterodine include dry mouth, decreased tearing, constipation, excess gas in the stomach or intestines, dizziness, tiredness, headache, abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux, dizziness, difficulty or pain for urinating and urinary retention.
Who should not use
Tolterodine is contraindicated in cases of pregnancy, breastfeeding, urinary or intestinal retention, allergy to the active ingredient of the drug, or patients with diseases such as closed-angle glaucoma, gastrointestinal obstruction, paralytic ileus or xerostomia.
