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Trospium

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About Trospium

Trospium is used for the treatment of overactive bladder symptoms,It is an anti-muscarinic and anti-spasmodic agent. It works by reducing muscle tone of the bladder.

You should avoid using Trospium if you are allergic to any ingredient in it or you have slow digestion, uncontrolled glaucoma or urination problems. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have liver or kidney problems, increased pressure in the eye, stomach or bowel problems, myasthenia gravis or bladder blockage.

Trospium has a few sides effects that may include blurred vision, drowsiness, constipation, dizziness, headache, dry mouth or eyes and upset stomach.

Trospium comes with serious risks if the dosage is not taken as per the doctor’s advice. Taking less than or more than the recommended dose can increase the risk of serious side effects. The amount and frequency of the dose depends on your age, the condition being treated, severity of your condition and how you react to the first dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Trospium

    • Overactive Urinary Bladder

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Trospium ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Trospium

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Flotros 20mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Flotros 20mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Visual accommodation is the main reason for the impaired ability to operate a motor vehicle or machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Trospium

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Trospium as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    Trospium antagonizes effects of the chemical acetylcholine on the muscarinic receptor within cholinergically organs that are innervated. The parasympatholytic behaviour lowers tonus of smooth muscle within the bladder.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

      References

      • Tospium-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/trospium

      • Tospium-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00209

      • TROSPIUM tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=TROSPIUM

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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      Reviewed ByDr. Garima SharmaMBBS, Master in Healthcare Administration, Diploma in Occupational HealthGeneral Physician
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