Flotros 20mg Tablet

Flotros 20mg Tablet belongs to the class of drugs called antimuscarinics used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. Overactive bladder is a problem with bladder function that causes a sudden urge to urinate. Overactive bladder symptoms include frequent urination, involuntary loss of urine, an urgent and uncontrollable need to urinate, or bedwetting.

Flotros 20mg Tablet contains Trospium which works by blocking muscarinic receptors on the surface of muscle cells and inhibits the action of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger) that causes contraction of the bladder muscle. Thereby, Flotros 20mg Tablet relaxes the involuntary muscle (detrusor) in the bladder wall and reduces unstable and involuntary contractions of the bladder, and increases the bladder's capacity to hold urine. Thus, it decreases the need to urinate.

Take Flotros 20mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Flotros 20mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dry mouth, nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, or constipation. Most of these side effects of Flotros 20mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Flotros 20mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Flotros 20mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.  Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Flotros 20mg Tablet. Do not consume alcohol with Flotros 20mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. You are recommended to drink plenty of water while taking Flotros 20mg Tablet to prevent dryness of the mouth. Drive only if your vision is clear after taking Flotros 20mg Tablet as it may cause blurred vision in some people for a short duration.

Flotros 20mg Tablet contains Trospium used to treat overactive bladder symptoms.  Flotros 20mg Tablet blocks muscarinic receptors on the muscle cells and inhibits the action of acetylcholine (a chemical messenger) that causes contraction of the bladder muscle. Thereby, Flotros 20mg Tablet relaxes the involuntary muscle (detrusor) in the bladder wall and reduces unstable and involuntary contractions of the bladder and increases bladder capacity to hold urine. Thus, it decreases the need to urinate.

• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion
• Constipation

If you are allergic to Flotros 20mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have nerve damage, overactive thyroid,  hernia of the diaphragm with inflammation of the esophagus, liver, kidney, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Flotros 20mg Tablet. Flotros 20mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.  Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Flotros 20mg Tablet. Do not consume alcohol with Flotros 20mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects. You are recommended to drink plenty of water while taking Flotros 20mg Tablet to prevent dryness of the mouth. Avoid taking Flotros 20mg Tablet if you have urinary retention, serious liver disorder, narrow-angle glaucoma, irregular heartbeats, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), and toxic megacolon (severe gastrointestinal condition). Drive only if your vision is clear after taking Flotros 20mg Tablet as it may cause blurred vision in some people for a short duration.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Flotros 20mg Tablet may have interaction with antidepressants (imipramine, amitriptyline), medicines to treat asthma (salbutamol), antiemetic (metoclopramide), high cholesterol-lowering drugs (colestipol, cholestyramine), antimuscarinic agent (mirabegron), pain reliever and fever reducer (acetaminophen), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (metoprolol), and anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Flotros 20mg Tablet may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid consumption with Flotros 20mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects of Flotros 20mg Tablet.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Avoid taking Flotros 20mg Tablet if you have urinary retention, narrow-angle glaucoma, irregular heartbeats, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), and toxic megacolon (severe gastrointestinal condition). If you have nerve damage, overactive thyroid,  hernia of the diaphragm with inflammation of the esophagus, liver, kidney, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Flotros 20mg Tablet.

• IMIPRAMINE
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• SALBUTAMOL
• METOCLOPRAMIDE
• COLESTIPOL
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• MIRABEGRON
• ACETAMINOPHEN
• METOPROLOL
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE

• Pelvic floor exercises would help treat bladder spasms.
• Avoid foods like sugars, carbonated beverages, tea, citrus fruits, tomatoes, spicy foods, chocolate and tea.
• Limit fluid intake as excess fluid intake could cause an urge to urinate frequently.
• Avoid drinking excess alcohol or caffeinated drinks as they can worsen the symptoms.
• Maintain a healthy weight, and exercise regularly.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.
• Take 6-8 glasses of liquids every day.
• Avoid processed foods. Instead, choose whole, unprocessed foods.
• Include fruits, vegetables, and fiber-rich food in your diet.

Please consult a doctor if the condition persists or worsens after using Flotros 20mg Tablet for 1 month.

Overactive bladder: It is a problem with bladder function that causes a sudden urge to urinate. An overactive bladder causes bladder muscles' involuntary contractions, giving the sensation of an urge to urinate frequently even if the bladder is not full. It mostly occurs in women than in men. An overactive bladder in men may be due to an enlarged prostate gland as it blocks urine flow. Overactive bladder may be caused due to urinary tract infections, drinking too many fluids, bladder stones, taking medicines that increase urine production, alcohol consumption, caffeine or other bladder irritants, or failure to empty the bladder. Overactive bladder symptoms include frequent urination (more than 8 times a day), involuntary loss of urine, an urgent and uncontrollable need to urinate, or bedwetting.