Sanctura

The active ingredient in Sanctura is trospium chloride, which is a muscarinic antagonist. It is also commonly known as an anticholinergic or antispasmodic.

Trospium’s mechanism of action involves preventing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from binding to its receptors in your bladder. This causes your bladder muscles to relax. The medicine allows you to urinate less frequently and with more control.

Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and read all documents provided, including the full Prescribing Information, FDA-Approved Product Labeling, Instructions for Use, and Medication Guide before using Sanctura. However, the following is a synopsis of the general guidelines for the use of Sanctura:

• Take Sanctura on an empty stomach, at least an hour before eating.
• Immediate-release Sanctura is typically taken twice daily while
• Extended-release Sanctura XR should be taken once a day in the morning.
• Avoid crushing, chewing, breaking, or opening an extended-release capsule. Swallow it fully. Breaking or cracking the tablet may result in too much medication being discharged at once.

Some mild and common side effects of Sanctura seen in clinical trials include:

• Dry mouth.
• Constipation.
• Headaches.
• Stomach pain.
• Decrease sweating, which makes it easier for you to have heat stroke.
• Fatigue.
• Drowsiness.
• Urinary tract infection.
• Blurred vision.
• Dry eyes.

Some individuals may experience serious side effects while using Sanctura. These side effects may require immediate medical attention. If you experience any of the following, contact your healthcare provider or seek emergency medical help:

• Angioedema (extreme swelling): swelling in the face, lips, tongue, or throat; difficulty breathing.
• Allergic reaction to the medication, such as swelling, hives, or a skin rash.

These are not all of the possible side effects of Sanctura. You should always seek medical advice from your healthcare provider for any questions or concerns about your medical condition or treatment. Read all patient information, medication guides, or drug information sheets that come with this medication. You can also report adverse effects to the Food and Drug Administration at www.fda.gov/medwatch or 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before starting Sanctura, it is crucial to discuss any existing health conditions with your healthcare provider. You should be sure that your healthcare provider is aware of all your medical conditions, including:

• Untreated or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.
• Gastric retention (gastrointestinal blockage)
• Liver disease.
• Kidney disease.
• Ulcerative colitis.
• Myasthenia gravis (a disorder of the nervous system that causes muscle weakness).
• An enlarged prostate.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.

• Uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.
• Urinary retention occurs when you are unable to pee or empty your bladder due to prostate difficulties.
• Gastric or intestinal obstruction.

According to studies, Sanctura takes a few days to begin treating symptoms of overactive bladder, such as urinary frequency, urgency, and urge incontinence. But keep in mind that everyone reacts differently to drugs. If you are concerned about how effectively Sanctura is working for you, consult your healthcare provider.

When Sanctura is taken with other prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements, it may change how they work or increase the frequency or severity of side effects. Make sure that you tell your healthcare professional about anything that you are taking to avoid any negative drug interactions, including:

• Atropine (Atreza, Sal-Tropine, and other medications).
• Belladonna (donnatal and others).
• Benztropine (Cogentin).
• Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine).
• Metformin (Actoplus Met, Avandamet, Glucophage, Glucovance, Janumet, Kombiglyze, Metaglip, and PrandiMet).
• Morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, or Oramorph).
• Procainamide (Procanbid; Pronestyl).
• Tenofovir (Viread).
• Vancomycin (Vancocin).
• Bronchodilators like ipratropium (Atrovent) and tiotropium (Spiriva).
• Darifenacin (Enablex), flavoxate (Urispas), oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol), tolterodine (Detrol), and solifenacin (Vesicare) are all bladder or urinary drugs.
• Irritable bowel syndrome drugs include dicyclomine (Bentyl), hyoscyamine (Hyomax), and propantheline (Pro Banthine).
• Ulcer treatments include glycopyrrolate (Robinul) and mepenzolate (Cantil).
• Digoxin.

Sanctura should be taken on an empty stomach, or at least an hour before a meal.

Immediate-release tablets: The normal dose is 20 mg taken orally twice per day.

Extended-release capsules: The normal dose is 60 mg taken orally once a day in the morning.

Your dose may be altered if you have kidney problems or are 75 years or older.

Store at room temperature and keep out of reach of children.

Indevus Pharmaceuticals is the company that manufactures Sanctura.

There are several generic name versions available of Sanctura.

You should not discontinue Sanctura without first consulting with your healthcare team. This can result in rebound symptoms such as nausea, sweating, and an urge to urinate more.

It is not known if Sanctura is safe to take while pregnant. Talk to your doctor if you are already pregnant or if you have any plans to become pregnant. They will know or recommend what is best for you.

It is not known if Sanctura is safe to take while breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor if you are already breastfeeding or if you have any plans to breastfeed. They will know or recommend what is best for you.