Manufacturer: Sun Pharma
Pharmaceutical name: Tolterodine
Pack: 10 pills (1 mg)
Roliten is a medication that consists of the chemical Tolterodine. It is categorized as an antimuscarinic agent and is employed in treating overactive bladder symptoms, which include urinary urgency, frequency, and incontinence. Additionally, Roliten helps alleviate bladder muscle spasms.
The Tolterodine found in Roliten is associated with fewer side effects compared to oxybutynin (another antimuscarinic medication) and affects all varieties of muscarinic receptors.
As previously noted, Roliten is utilized to manage overactive bladder symptoms, including urgency, frequency, and incontinence. Furthermore, Roliten is effective in diminishing bladder muscle spasms.
It is crucial to follow your doctor's instructions when taking Roliten. Avoid taking smaller or larger doses or using the medication for an extended period than what has been advised. Strictly follow the directions on the prescription label. Your physician might adjust your dosage from time to time to ensure you gain the maximum benefits from the treatment.
Typically, Roliten is taken with water once daily. Swallow the controlled-release capsule whole without breaking, chewing, or crushing it, as this could result in an excessive release of the medication at once, disrupt its prolonged effect, and heighten the risk of side effects.
To get the most out of Roliten, it should be taken consistently. It is essential to take the medication at the same time every day. Notify your doctor if your condition does not improve or worsens. If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medication to compensate for the missed dose. Seek immediate medical help if you suspect an overdose of Roliten, as symptoms may include blurred vision, dry mouth, rapid or irregular heartbeat, mood changes, fainting, and unusual excitement.
Using Roliten may be detrimental if you have certain medical conditions. Avoid Roliten if you experience a blockage in your urinary tract (difficulty urinating), a blockage in the digestive tract (in your intestines or stomach), or uncontrolled or untreated narrow-angle glaucoma. Additionally, avoid Roliten if you have an allergy to tolterodine, the active ingredient in the medication.
Furthermore, if you have conditions such as kidney disease, glaucoma, a personal or family history of Long QT syndrome, myasthenia gravis, or liver disease, consult a physician or pharmacist for necessary dosage adjustments or specific tests to determine if it is safe for you to take Roliten.
Roliten can also impair your reflexes, reactions, and cognitive abilities. Therefore, exercise caution while driving, operating heavy machinery, or engaging in activities requiring heightened alertness while on this medication. Limit alcohol intake while using Roliten.
Roliten may lead to reduced sweating, so it’s important to avoid overheating from activities such as using saunas, excessive exercise, high temperatures, or other strenuous physical activities. Neglecting these precautions may combine with reduced sweating to increase the risk of heat stroke.
Like most medications, Roliten has potential side effects. If you experience allergic reactions to Detrol, such as hives, swelling of the tongue, lips, or face, throat inflammation, rashes, severe itching, or difficulty breathing, seek emergency medical assistance immediately and consult your doctor without delay.
Serious side effects from this medication can include: reduced urine output; trouble urinating; painful urination; inability to urinate; irregular or rapid heartbeat; chest pain; hallucinations; xerophthalmia (an eye disorder due to Vitamin A deficiency); signs of kidney infection; lower back pain; and severe abdominal pain.