Tolterodine l- tartrate belongs to the class of antimuscarinic agents. It is used in the treatment of overactive bladder, urinary frequency, urgency or urge incontinence. Detrusitol is a urinary antispasmodic medicine that works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent, and uncontrolled urination. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
The dose and duration of this medicine depend upon your medical condition. Take this medicine with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. For better results, take this medicine at a fixed time. The common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, and diarrhoea. If these symptoms worsen, consult your doctor. The serious side effects include signs of heart failure such as chest pain, tiredness, swelling of legs & allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, difficulty in swallowing, and breathing. If these symptoms appear, consult your doctor immediately.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have electrolyte imbalance, liver, kidney, & heart disease. If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby, and lactating mother, seek the doctor's advice before taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, if you are suffering from gastrointestinal disease, ulcerative colitis, hiatal hernia, and myasthenia gravis, seek the doctor's advice.
