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Sanctura, |trospium chloride Trospium Chloride

trospium chloride

Generic Name: trospium (tros PEE um)
Brand Names: Sanctura

What is trospium?

Trospium relieves spasms of the bladder.

Trospium is used to treat overactive bladder and symptoms of urinary incontinence, frequency, and urgency.

Trospium may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about trospium?

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Trospium can decrease sweating, which makes it easier for you to have heat stroke. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medication.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect trospium. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking trospium?

• untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma;

• a blockage in your digestive system; or

• if you are unable to urinate.

Before taking trospium, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• glaucoma;

• liver disease;
• kidney disease;

• a stomach or intestinal disorder such as ulcerative colitis;

• a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis; or

• an enlarged prostate.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to take trospium, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests during treatment.

Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medicine.

How should I take trospium?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a trospium overdose may include dry mouth, drowsiness, blurred vision, and dilated pupils.

What should I avoid while taking trospium?

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Trospium can decrease sweating, which makes it easier for you to have heat stroke. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medication.

Trospium side effects

Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

• dry mouth or throat;

• dry eyes, blurred vision;

• constipation;

• stomach pain, bloating, gas;

• drowsiness, or

• mild skin rash.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect trospium?

Before taking trospium, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• atropine (Atreza, Sal-Tropine, and others);

• dicyclomine (Bentyl);

• glycopyrrolate (Robinul);

• hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Levbid, Levsin, Nulev, and others);

• mepenzolate (Cantil);

• metformin (Glucophage);

• methscopolamine (Pamine);

• morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, Oramorph);

• procainamide (Procanbid, Pronestyl);

• propantheline (Pro-Banthine);

• scopolamine (Maldemar, Scopace, Transderm-Scop);

• tenofovir (Viread); or

• vancomycin (Vancocin).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use trospium, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect trospium. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about trospium written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Trospium is available with a prescription under the brand name Sanctura. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Sanctura 20 mg-biconvex, brownish yellow, glossy coated tablets.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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