Trospium Chloride Medication Information
Get detailed information on Trospium Chloride, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Trospium Chloride provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Trospium Chloride Pronunciation : TROSE-pee-umTrade Names/Brand Names of Trospium Chloride
International :
Sanctura, Sanctura XR
Why is Trospium Chloride Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a urinary antispasmodic agent, prescribed for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary incontinence, urgency and urinary frequency. It relieves spasms of the bladder.When should Trospium Chloride not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with urinary retention, gastric retention or uncontrolled eye pressure and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Trospium Chloride?
PO- The recommended dose is 20 mg twice daily.How should Trospium Chloride be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth on an empty stomach.What are the warnings and precautions for Trospium Chloride?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of myasthenia gravis (a disorder of the nervous system that causes muscle weakness), intestinal ulcer, frequently occurring constipation, urinary blockage, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH, enlargement of the prostate), liver or kidney disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
What are the side effects of Trospium Chloride?
Most Common- Dry mouth and constipation.Gastrointestinal- Abdominal pain, indigestion and flatulence.
♦ Central Nervous System- Dizziness, confusion, headache and fatigue.
Genitourinary- Urinary retention.
Eye- Dry eyes and blurred vision.
Heart- Palpitations, fast heart rate, chest pain and fainting.
Skin- Dry skin.
What are the other precautions for Trospium Chloride?
Avoid exposure to heat or sunlight; otherwise it may cause heatstroke.Avoid excess dosage.
