Tolterodine
Detrol (tolterodine) is a prescription medication classified as an antimuscarinic agent used to treat overactive bladder in adults. It helps reduce symptoms such as frequent urination, sudden urges to urinate, and involuntary urine leakage (urge incontinence). This medication is available in both brand-name and generic forms.
Detrol is an antimuscarinic medication that treats overactive bladder symptoms by reducing bladder muscle contractions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 216511
- Generic
- Detrol
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Detrol is indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency. It is approved for use in adults.
Detrol is an antimuscarinic (anticholinergic) agent that works by blocking muscarinic receptors in the bladder smooth muscle. This action reduces involuntary bladder contractions and increases bladder capacity, thereby decreasing the sensation of urgency and the frequency of urination.
Common side effects may include dry mouth, headache, constipation, and dizziness. Patients with certain conditions such as urinary retention, uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, or severe liver/kidney impairment should avoid this medication. Detrol may interact with other anticholinergic drugs and some antibiotics. Patients should inform their healthcare provider of all medications and medical conditions before starting treatment.
Official drug label
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