Sanctura Xr
Trospium capsules for overactive bladder. It relaxes bladder muscle to cut sudden urges and leaks.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Trospium
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 60mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Sanctura Xr vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Sanctura Xr details
- Condition
- Overactive Bladder
- Alternative names
- trospium chloride
- Therapeutic class
- Urinary Antispasmodic; Antispasmodic
- Pharmacological class
- Muscarinic Antagonist
- Contraindications
- urinary retention; gastric retention; uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; constipation; dry eyes
- Moderate side effects
- headache; blurred vision; dyspepsia
- Serious side effects
- severe anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Allergan
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Morphine; Metoclopramide; Anticholinergics
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use if benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Patient summary
Trospium capsules for overactive bladder. It relaxes bladder muscle to cut sudden urges and leaks.
Mechanism of action
Blocks muscarinic acetylcholine receptors directly on bladder smooth muscle, limiting involuntary detrusor contractions.