Generic for Detrol for Bladder conditions - Drug Information

Generic Name - Tolterodine

Category - Anti-Spasmodicdrug, Overactive Bladder/Urinary Urgency

Indications

Bladder conditions
Generic Detrol is indicated to treat bladder conditions that cause the feeling of having to urinate immediately, urinate too often or the inability to control urination. Tolterodine (Generic Detrol) may reduce the frequency of bathroom visits and may help to control wetting accidents.

Generic for Detrol Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Detrol is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Detrol should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

- Difficulty urinating due to a bladder blockage
- Gastric retention
- Uncontrolled glaucoma
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Glaucoma

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Detrol.It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

- Clarithromycin
- Ketoconazole, Itraconazole or miconazole
- Cyclosporine, Sandimmune or
- Vinblastine
- Nefazodone

Generic for Detrol Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericDetrol
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Detrol for Overactive Bladder is 4 mg daily. Generic Detrol should be taken once daily with liquids and swallowed whole. The dose may be lowered to 2 mg daily based on individual response and tolerability.

Generic for Detrol Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Detrol side Effects include any signs of an allergic reaction, like itching or hives, blurred vision or difficulty focusing vision, confusion,
Difficulty passing urine and severe dizziness.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Detrol.

Generic for Detrol and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Detrol is likely to cause any harm to the fetus.Talk to your doctor and seek medical advice.

Generic for Detrol and Breastfeeding

Use of Generic Detrol while breast feeding will harm a nursing infant. Do not take Generic Detrol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Generic for Detrol and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Detrol in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Detrol and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Detrol in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Detrol serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment.Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.