Sanctura

Sanctura

Generic Name: trospium (tros PEE um)

Brand Names: Sanctura

What is Sanctura?

Sanctura relieves spasms of the bladder. It is an antispasmodic and antimuscarinic agent. It works by reducing muscle tone of the bladder which decreases urinary spasm and frequency.

Sanctura is used to treat overactive bladder and symptoms of urinary incontinence, frequency, and urgency.

Sanctura may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Sanctura

Do not take Sanctura 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. Take Sanctura on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before a meal. Sanctura can cause side effects that may impair your vision, thinking, or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and able to see clearly.Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (especially cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures or anxiety). They can add to the side effects of Sanctura. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these medicines. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase drowsiness caused by Sanctura.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Sanctura can decrease sweating, which makes it easier for you to have heat stroke. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking Sanctura.

There may be other drugs not listed that can interact with Sanctura. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Before taking Sanctura

Do not take Sanctura 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 Sanctura, 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 not be able to take Sanctura, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests during treatment.

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 Sanctura 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 Sanctura?

Take Sanctura 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 Sanctura. Take Sanctura on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before a meal. Store Sanctura at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

See also: Sanctura dosage (in more detail)

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Symptoms of a Sanctura overdose may include dry mouth, drowsiness, blurred vision, and dilated pupils.

What should I avoid while taking Sanctura?

Sanctura can cause side effects that may impair your vision, thinking, or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and able to see clearly. Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (especially cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures or anxiety). They can add to the side effects of trospium. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these medicines.Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase drowsiness caused by Sanctura.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Sanctura can decrease sweating, which makes it easier for you to have heat stroke. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking Sanctura.

Sanctura side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Sanctura and call your doctor at once if you urinate less than usual or not at all.

Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

dry mouth or throat;

dry eyes, blurred vision;

constipation;

stomach pain, bloating, gas;

drowsiness, or

mild skin rash.

This is not a complete list of Sanctura side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Sanctura side effects (in more detail)

What other drugs will affect Sanctura?

Before taking Sanctura, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

atropine (Atreza, Sal-Tropine, and others);

dicyclomine (Bentyl);

glycopyrrolate (Robinul);

hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Levbid, Levsin, Nulev, and others);

mepenzolate (Cantil);

metformin (Glucophage);

methscopolamine (Pamine);

morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, Oramorph);

procainamide (Procanbid, Pronestyl);

propantheline (Pro-Banthine);

scopolamine (Maldemar, Scopace, Transderm-Scop);

tenofovir (Viread); or

vancomycin (Vancocin).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use Sanctura, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect Sanctura. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

More Sanctura resources

Sanctura Side Effects (in More Detail)

Sanctura Dosage

Sanctura Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Drug Images

Sanctura Drug Interactions

Sanctura Support Group

10 Reviews for Sanctura - Add your own review/rating

Sanctura Prescribing Information (FDA)

Sanctura Monograph (AHFS DI)

Sanctura Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

Sanctura MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Sanctura XR Prescribing Information (FDA)

Sanctura XR Extended-Release Capsules MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

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Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about Sanctura.

What does my medication look like?

Trospium is available with a prescription under the brand name Sanctura. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about Sanctura, especially if it is new to you.

Sanctura 20 mg - biconvex, brownish yellow, glossy coated tablets.