Sanctura XR

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SANCTURA XR™
(trospium chloride) Extended Release Capsules

DRUG DESCRIPTION

SANCTURA XR™ is an extended-release formulation of trospium chloride, a quaternary ammonium compound with the chemical name of spiro[8-azoniabicyclo[3,2,1]octane-8,1'-pyrrolidinium]-3-[(hydroxydiphenyl-acetyl)-oxy] chloride(1α,3β,5α)-(9Cl). The empirical formula of trospium chloride is C25H30ClNO3 and its molecular weight is 427.97. The structural formula of trospium chloride is represented below:

Trospium chloride is a fine, colorless to slightly yellow, crystalline solid. The compound's solubility in water is approximately 1 g/2 mL.

SANCTURA XR™ capsules contain 60 mg of trospium chloride to be given orally. Each capsule also contains the following inactive ingredients: sugar spheres, methacrylic acid copolymer, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, triethyl citrate, talc, and Opadry® white.

Last updated on RxList: 6/28/2009


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