Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER
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Product introduction
Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, urinary retention, and headache. Drinking plenty of water might help you cope up with the side effects. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy or make your vision blurry, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Consumption of alcohol must be avoided as it can aggravate the side effects. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health conditions. You should also inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
Uses of Tolrobest Tablet ER
Benefits of Tolrobest Tablet ER
In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER 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 Tolrobest Tablet ER
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 Tolrobest
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Blurred vision
- Diarrhea
How to use Tolrobest Tablet ER
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. Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Tolrobest Tablet ER works
Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Long-term use of Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER might reduce milk production.
Long-term use of Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER might reduce milk production.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Tolrobest Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER 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
FAQs
How long does it take for Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER to show its effect?
Your symptoms may start improving within 1 week of starting Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER. 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 Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER? Is it a diuretic?
Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER belongs to a class of medicines known as muscarinic receptor blockers. Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER 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 Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER?
Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER 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 Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER.
Can I crush the tablets of Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER 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 Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER be used in children?
When studied in children, Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER did not relieve the symptoms of overactive bladder. Therefore, its use in children is not recommended.
Who should avoid taking Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER?
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 Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER. Will I have any harmful effects?
No, discontinuing Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER 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 Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER cause dementia?
It is unclear whether Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER can cause dementia or not. However, according to some reports, when people with dementia were given Tolrobest 2mg Tablet ER, their symptoms (confusion, disorientation and delusion) became worse.
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Country of origin: India
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