Sanctura XR (Trospium Chloride Extended Release Capsule) Patient Information: How Should I Take the Drug at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Urinary incontinence (UI) in men facts

*Urinary incontinence (UI) in men facts Medically Edited by: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

The definition of urinary incontinence in men is the unintentional loss of urine. Weak bladder muscles, overactive bladder muscles, certain prostate conditions, and nerve damage are just some of the possible underlying causes of urinary incontinence in men.
There are different types of urinary incontinence in men, including stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and overflow incontinence.
Diagnosis of urinary incontinence in men may involve a physical exam, an ultrasound, urodynamic testing, and tests including an electroencephalogram (EEG) and an electromyogram (EMG). The doctor will also take a medical history and may recommend keeping a bladder diary.
Treatment of urinary incontinence in men may include behavioral treatments, like bladder training and Kegel exercises, medication, surgery, or...

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Sanctura XR Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking trospium (Sanctura XR)?

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 need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.

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 (Sanctura XR)?

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.

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