Tolterodine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Tolterodine is an antimuscarinic for bladder control. It is a prescription medicine used for overactive bladder, urinary urgency and urge incontinence. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 5 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Tolterodine works

Tolterodine blocks muscarinic receptors in the bladder wall, which normally respond to the nerve messenger acetylcholine. This relaxes the bladder muscle and reduces involuntary contractions, so the bladder can hold more urine and the feeling of urgency is reduced.

What is Tolterodine used for?

• Overactive bladder
• Urinary urgency
• Urge incontinence

Tolterodine is used for overactive bladder, a condition in which the bladder squeezes suddenly and without warning. It helps reduce the urgent need to pass urine, how often you need to go, and accidental leaks. Bladder training and cutting down on caffeine and fizzy drinks can help the medicine work better.

Side effects of Tolterodine

The most common side effects of Tolterodine come from its drying action, for example:

• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Dry eyes
• Indigestion

Seek medical help straight away if you cannot pass urine, have severe eye pain with blurred vision, a fast or irregular heartbeat, or swelling of the face or throat.

Precautions and warnings

• Tell your doctor if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, difficulty emptying your bladder, an enlarged prostate, myasthenia gravis, or severe bowel problems such as ulcerative colitis.
• Let your doctor know about any heart rhythm problems and any liver or kidney disease.
• Some antifungal and antibiotic medicines can raise tolterodine levels, so tell your doctor about all the medicines you take.
• It may cause blurred vision or drowsiness, so do not drive until you know how it affects you.
• It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Tolterodine

What is the price of Tolterodine in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Tolterodine products currently in stock range from Rs 624 to Rs 2,145 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Tolodin 1mg Tablet at Rs 624. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Tolterodine are available in Pakistan?

Tolterodine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Tolodin (Valor Pharmaceuticals), Detriflow (Impex), Detrusitol (Pfizer Laboratories Ltd), Toldin (Ici Pharmaceuticals) and Toldex (Icon).

Do I need a prescription for Tolterodine?

Yes. Tolterodine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Tolterodine be used during pregnancy?

It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Are all Tolterodine brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Tolterodine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Tolterodine brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 6 products containing Tolterodine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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