Tolu 2mg Tablet XR
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Product introduction
Tolu 2mg Tablet XR is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
Tolu 2mg Tablet XR is used to treat features of bedwetting, and/or increased number of urination and uncontrollable desire to pass urine.
Tolu 2mg Tablet XR is used to treat features of bedwetting, and/or increased number of urination and uncontrollable desire to pass urine.
Uses of Tolu Tablet XR
Benefits of Tolu Tablet XR
In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
Tolu 2mg Tablet XR helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.
Side effects of Tolu Tablet XR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tolu
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Blurred vision
- Diarrhea
How to use Tolu Tablet XR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tolu 2mg Tablet XR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Tolu 2mg Tablet XR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tolu 2mg Tablet XR 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tolu 2mg Tablet XR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Long-term use of Tolu 2mg Tablet XR might reduce milk production.
Long-term use of Tolu 2mg Tablet XR might reduce milk production.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tolu 2mg Tablet XR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tolu 2mg Tablet XR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tolu 2mg Tablet XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tolu 2mg Tablet XR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tolu 2mg Tablet XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Tolu 2mg Tablet XR 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Non selective Anticholinergic (Bladder)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Tolu 2mg Tablet XR
Once A Day
85%
Twice A Day
15%
What are you using Tolu Tablet XR for?
Overactive bl*
100%
*Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
100%
What were the side-effects while using Tolu 2mg Tablet XR?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Tolu Tablet XR?
With food
100%
Please rate Tolu 2mg Tablet XR on price
Expensive
100%
FAQs
How long does it take for Tolu 2mg Tablet XR to show its effect?
Your symptoms may start improving within 1 week of starting Tolu 2mg Tablet XR. 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.
What class of drug is Tolu 2mg Tablet XR? Is it a diuretic?
Tolu 2mg Tablet XR belongs to a class of medicines known as muscarinic receptor blockers. Tolu 2mg Tablet XR 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.
Can I just stop taking Tolu 2mg Tablet XR?
Tolu 2mg Tablet XR 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 Tolu 2mg Tablet XR.
Can I crush the tablets of Tolu 2mg Tablet XR 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.
Can Tolu 2mg Tablet XR be used in children?
When studied in children, Tolu 2mg Tablet XR did not relieve the symptoms of overactive bladder. Therefore, its use in children is not recommended.
Who should avoid taking Tolu 2mg Tablet XR?
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.
I am having constipation because of which I want to discontinue Tolu 2mg Tablet XR. Will I have any harmful effects?
No, discontinuing Tolu 2mg Tablet XR 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.
Does Tolu 2mg Tablet XR cause dementia?
It is unclear whether Tolu 2mg Tablet XR can cause dementia or not. However, according to some reports, when people with dementia were given Tolu 2mg Tablet XR, their symptoms (confusion, disorientation and delusion) became worse.
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