Detrol
Tolterodine tablets for overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. It calms the bladder muscle by blocking the nerve signals that cause involuntary contractions.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Tolterodine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg · 2mg · 4mg
Detrol is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Detrol depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Detrol details
- Conditions
- Overactive Bladder · Urinary Incontinence
- Alternative names
- tolterodine tartrate
- Therapeutic class
- Anticholinergic; Antispasmodic
- Pharmacological class
- Muscarinic Antagonist
- Contraindications
- urinary retention; gastric retention; uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; blurred vision; dry eyes
- Moderate side effects
- constipation; headache; urinary tract infection
- Serious side effects
- severe angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Erythromycin; Anticholinergic agents
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
Tolterodine tablets for overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. It calms the bladder muscle by blocking the nerve signals that cause involuntary contractions.
Mechanism of action
Blocks postganglionic muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, decreasing contractility of the detrusor muscle in the urinary bladder.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Potential embryotoxic effects. Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
What you will receive
Detrol names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Tolterodine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.