Sanctura XR is a prescription medicine that is licensed to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. This eMedTV page offers an overview on Sanctura XR, including information on how the medication works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Common Sanctura XR side effects may include a dry mouth, constipation, and bladder infections. This eMedTV Web page outlines other common and rare side effects, and describes which side effects are potentially serious and may require medical care.
Studies have shown that up to 9 percent of people taking Sanctura XR (trospium XR) develop constipation. This eMedTV article discusses these clinical studies in more detail and explains what to do if you are taking Sanctura XR and constipation occurs.
The most common side effect of Sanctura XR (trospium XR) is a dry mouth, according to clinical studies. This eMedTV Web page discusses these clinical studies on Sanctura XR and dry mouth in more detail and offers some tips for relieving a dry mouth.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Sanctura XR to adults who have an overactive bladder. This part of the eMedTV Web site describes Sanctura XR uses in more detail. This page also explains how the medicine works and whether there are off-label uses.
The standard Sanctura XR dosage for treating an overactive bladder is 60 mg once daily in the morning. This eMedTV page explains that the Sanctura XR dosage is the same for everyone (regardless of age and weight), and offers tips on taking the drug.
Alcohol, anticholinergic drugs, and tacrine are among the drugs that may interact with Sanctura XR. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that may interact with Sanctura XR and covers the possible problems these Sanctura XR drug interactions can cause.
Sanctura XR may slow down the digestive system and can make glaucoma worse. This page from the eMedTV library contains other important Sanctura XR warnings and precautions, and includes information on who should not take the medication.
This eMedTV page explains that severe constipation, blurred vision, and difficulty passing urine are among the possible signs of a Sanctura XR overdose. This article also covers treatment options for an overdose of Sanctura XR (trospium XR).
It may not be safe to take Sanctura XR (trospium XR) during pregnancy. This page from the eMedTV Web site discusses the results of animal studies on Sanctura XR and pregnancy, and explains when a healthcare provider may still recommend Sanctura XR.
It is not known whether Sanctura XR (trospium XR) passes through breast milk in humans. This eMedTV page gives more information on Sanctura XR and breastfeeding, and explains what to discuss with your healthcare provider before taking the medication.
A patent currently prevents any generic Sanctura XR (trospium XR) from being manufactured in the U.S. As this eMedTV article explains, this patent expires in August 2010, at which point a generic Sanctura XR may become available.
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