Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER is used for overactive bladder syndrome (it is a condition in which the bladder contracts muscles uncontrollably and urgent need to urinate, causing frequent urination and inability to control urination).

Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER contains tolteradone. Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER works by relaxing the urinary bladder muscles and prevents urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination.

Take Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. You may experience dryness in the mouth, headache, constipation, sleepiness, dizziness, blurred vision, and dry skin. Most of these side effects of Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye that may cause vision loss), urinary retention (inability to empty your bladder completely or at all), or gastric retention (slow emptying of your stomach). Do not take this Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER if you have liver, kidney, heart problems or constipation. Immediately contact your doctor if you are pregnant and breastfeeding.

Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER belongs to a group of medications known as antimuscarinics. Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER is used for overactive bladder syndrome (it is a condition in which the bladder contracts muscles uncontrollably and urgent need to urinate, causing frequent urination and inability to control urination). Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER works by relaxing the urinary bladder muscles and prevents urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination.

• Dryness in the mouth
• Headache
• Constipation
• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Dry skin

Do not take Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER if you are allergic to Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER or any of its contents. Before taking Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have kidney disease, liver disease, bladder blockage, controlled narrow-angle glaucoma, or stomach or bowel problems (including constipation), or a history of heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation), gastrointestinal disorders, and myasthenia gravis (a long-term neuromuscular disease that leads to varying degrees of skeletal muscle weakness). Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER has lactose, so inform your doctor if you are intolerant to sugars. Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER may cause dizziness or blurred vision. So, do not drive or operate any heavy machinery. It can increase body temperature by decreasing sweating. So, avoid hot weather or strenuous exercise as this may cause overheating, which may lead to unwanted effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Care should be exercised when Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER is administered in combination with antibiotics (containing, e.g. erythromycin, clarithromycin), medicinal products used for the treatment of fungal infections (e.g. ketoconazole, itraconazole), medicinal products used for the treatment of HIV, medicines for the treatment of irregular heartbeat (containing, e.g. amiodarone, sotalol, quinidine, procainamide), and other medication with a similar mode of action to Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER (antimuscarinic properties) or medicines with an opposite mode of action to Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER (cholinergic properties).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid taking grapefruit juice and alcohol with this Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER may interact with disease conditions, including glaucoma, liver, kidney problems, myasthenia gravis, gastrointestinal disorders, and heart-related diseases (e.g. QT Prolongation).

• ERYTHROMYCIN
• CLARITHROMYCIN
• KETOCONAZOLE
• ITRACONAZOLE
• AMIODARONE
• SOTALOL
• QUINIDINE
• PROCAINAMIDE

• Eat fresh fruits like pears, bananas, and citrus fruits, and green vegetables like beans and potatoes. 
• Try to take cranberry juice as it helps in minimizing urinary infections. 
• Avoid coffee, tea, and carbonated drinks which contain caffeine. 
• Do not consume processed, fried, or spicy foods, as these can irritate your bladder. 
• Limit alcohol intake as it can increase the risk of side effects.
• Quit smoking and exercise regularly.

• Intake of Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER can make you sweat less, thereby increasing the chance of having a heat stroke in summer. So avoid doing tasks which may cause you to overheat.
• Intake of Dezrol La 2mg Capsule ER may occasionally cause blurry vision and dizziness, so avoid driving a motor vehicle, operating heavy machinery, and performing hazardous tasks requiring mental alertness.

Overactive bladder syndrome: Overactive bladder syndrome may lead to a common and sudden need to urinate that may be difficult to control. You may feel like you want to pass urine many times during the night and day and may also experience accidental loss of urine. Although it is common among older adults, an overactive bladder is not a normal part of ageing. It might not be easy to talk about your symptoms, but if they disturb you or interrupt your life, inform your doctor.