tolterodine

Action and Spectrum

Drug Interaction

Adverse Reaction

Frequency Defined  

>10%  

Dry mouth   

1-10%  

Dizziness  

Constipation  

Drowsiness  

Headache  

Dyspepsia  

Blurred vision  

Black Box Warning

Contraindication / Caution

Pregnancy / Lactation

Pregnancy warnings:     

US FDA pregnancy category: N/A 

Lactation:   

Excreted into human milk is unknown  

Pregnancy Categories:         

Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.    

Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.   

Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.     

Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.     

Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.     

Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category 

Pharmacology

Adminstartion

Patient Information Leaflet

Patient information leaflet 

Generic Name: tolterodine 

Why do we use tolterodine? 

tolterodine is a medication that is used to treat urinary incontinence (inability to control urine flow) and urinary frequency (having to urinate too often) in adults. It is an antimuscarinic medication, which means it works by blocking the action of a chemical called acetylcholine on certain muscles in the bladder and other parts of the body. By blocking acetylcholine, tolterodine can relax the muscles in the bladder and prevent involuntary contractions, which can help to control urinary incontinence and reduce the frequency of urination. 

tolterodine is usually prescribed to people who have overactive bladder, which is a condition that causes a sudden and strong need to urinate. It can also be used to treat other conditions that cause urinary incontinence, such as urinary retention (difficulty emptying the bladder), neurogenic bladder (a bladder disorder caused by nerve damage), and stress incontinence (urine leakage that occurs when physical activity or other stress is placed on the bladder).