Tolterodine is a medicine that contains the substance Tolterodine tartrate, also known by the trade name Detrusitol, is indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder, controlling the symptoms like urgency or urinary incontinence.
It is found in dosages of 1mg, 2mg or 4mg, as tablets and fast release or as prolonged release capsules, and its action consists of relaxing the muscle of the bladder, allowing the storage of a greater amount of urine, which allows a decrease of frequent urination.
Price and where to buy
Tolterodine is found in its generic or commercial form, called Detrusitol, in conventional pharmacies, requiring a prescription for its purchase.
This drug is sold with prices ranging from about R $ 200 to R $ 400 reais per carton, depending on the dosage and the pharmacy that sells.
How it works
Tolterodine is a modern medicine that causes relaxation of the bladder muscles due to its anticholinergic and anti-spasmodic effects on the nervous system and muscles of this organ.
Therefore, this medication is usually indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder, and the effect of treatment 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 how the product is presented. Thus, the choice between doses of 1mg, 2mg or 4mg depends on the amount of symptoms, whether or not there is impaired liver function and whether there are side effects.
In addition, if the presentation is in a fast-release tablet, it is generally recommended to use it twice daily, while for prolonged release, it is recommended to use once daily.
Possible side effects
Some of the side effects that may be caused by Tolterodine include dry mouth, decreased lacrimation, constipation, excessive gas in the stomach or intestines, dizziness, tiredness, headache, abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux, dizziness, difficulty or pain to urinating and urinary retention.
Who should not use
Tolterodine is contraindicated in cases of pregnancy, breastfeeding, urinary or intestinal retention, allergy to the active substance, or carriers of diseases such as angle-closure glaucoma, gastrointestinal obstruction, paralytic ileus or xerostomia.
