Detrusin may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Detrusin 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Detrusin 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 Detrusin might reduce milk production.
UNSAFE
Detrusin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Detrusin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Detrusin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Detrusin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Detrusin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Detrusin 1mg Tablet
Introduction
Detrusin is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate and inability to control urination.
Detrusin is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It c...
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Uses of Detrusin
Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
Side effects of Detrusin
Common
Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Headache
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Blurred vision
Dry skin
How to use Detrusin
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. Detrusin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Detrusin works
Detrusin is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder and prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
What if you forget to take Detrusin?
If you miss a dose of Detrusin, 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.
Quick Tips
Detrusin 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, an...
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Brief Description
Indication
Overactive bladder
Adult Dose
Oral
Overactive Bladder, Urge Incontinence
Immediate release: 2 mg PO q12hr. Reduce to 1 mg bid if needed to reduce side effects.
Extended relea...
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Child Dose
Child < 18 years: Not recommended
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
CrCl 10-30 mL/min: Not to exceed 1 mg PO q12hr (immediate release) or 2 mg PO once daily (extended release)
CrCl <10 mL/min: Not re...
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Precaution
Bladder flow obstruction, GI obstructive disorders, renal or hepatic impairment, autonomic neuropathy, hiatus hernia, risk of decreased GI motility, p...
Increased risk of overdosage with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors e.g. macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin and clarithromycin), azole antifungals (e.g. ketoc...
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