Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER

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Composition FOR Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER

Tolterodine(2mg)

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Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Long-term use of Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER might reduce milk production.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER

Tolterodine(2mg)

Dezrol la capsule er uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. OAB is a collection of urinary symptoms, including frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.

How dezrol la capsule er works

Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.

Common side effects of dezrol la capsule er

Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Headache, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Blurred vision, Diarrhea

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Expert advice FOR Dezrol La Capsule ER

  • Tolterodine treats symptoms of an overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate and controlling urination.
  • It can take up to 4 weeks before you see any improvement in your symptoms. Keep taking it as prescribed.
  • Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms.
  • It may cause dizziness and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Dry mouth, dry eyes, and constipation may occur as a side effect. Maintain good oral hygiene, drink water frequently, chew sugarless gum, and wear contact lenses with caution.

Frequently asked questions FOR Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER

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Q. How long does it take for Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER to show its effect?
Your symptoms may start improving within 1 week of starting Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER. Maximum benefits may be seen after 5-8 weeks of treatment. To maintain this improvement, your doctor may prescribe this medicine to you for a long term of up to 24 months.
Q. What class of drug is Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER? Is it a diuretic?
Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER belongs to a class of medicines known as muscarinic receptor blockers. Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER is not a diuretic, it is a urinary antispasmodic. This means that it relaxes the urinary bladder, decreasing spasm of the bladder wall. This further provides better control upon the release of urine and also increases storage volume of the bladder.
Q. Can I just stop taking Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER?
Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER does not cure your condition but helps to control the symptoms of overactive bladder. Do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better. Your doctor will reassess your condition at regular intervals, like 6 months, to understand the duration for which you need to take Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER.
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Q. Can I crush the tablets of Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER and then take it?
No, do not crush or chew the tablets. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food. Take it exactly as directed by your doctor.
Q. Can Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER be used in children?
When studied in children, Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER did not relieve the symptoms of overactive bladder. Therefore, its use in children is not recommended.
Q. Who should avoid taking Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER?
Patients who have urinary retention (unable to pass urine), have delayed emptying of stomach or blocked intestinal tract (toxic megacolon, ulcerative colitis, pyloric stenosis) or uncontrolled high pressure in the eyes (narrow-angle glaucoma). It should also be avoided by patients who have any muscle disease which causes drooping eyelids, double vision, difficulty in speaking and swallowing, and sometimes muscle weakness in the arms or legs (myasthenia gravis). Patients who are hypersensitive to Tolterodine should avoid it as well.
Q. I am having constipation because of which I want to discontinue Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER. Will I have any harmful effects?
No, discontinuing Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER will not have any harmful effects, but the symptoms of overactive bladder may return. Talk to your doctor regarding constipation and you can stop the medicine if advised by the doctor.
Q. Does Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER cause dementia?
It is unclear whether Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER can cause dementia or not. However, according to some reports, when people with dementia were given Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER, their symptoms (confusion, disorientation and delusion) became worse.

Content on this page was last updated on 11 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)