Sanctura

Generic Name: trospium
Other Brand Names: trospium

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.

Uses Side Effects Precautions Interactions Overdose
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking trospium?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to trospium, or if you have

  • 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.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether trospium passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Drink extra fluids while you are taking trospium.

Take trospium on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before a meal.

Store trospium at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose of trospium?

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.

Where can I get more information about trospium?
Your pharmacist has information about trospium written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of trospium?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using trospium and call your doctor at once if you urinate less than usual or not at all.

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 is the most important information I should know about trospium?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to trospium, or if you have untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, a blockage in your digestive system, or if you are unable to urinate.

Take trospium on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before a meal.

Trospium can cause side effects that may impair your vision, thinking, or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and able to see clearly.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase drowsiness caused by trospium.

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by 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 avoid while taking trospium?

Trospium can cause side effects that may impair your vision, thinking, or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and able to see clearly.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase drowsiness caused by trospium.

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by 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.

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.

What happens if I have an overdose of trospium?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

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

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