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Last Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 4:30 PM IST
Tropan 2.5 Tablet is an anticholinergic medicine used in the treatment of certain bladder and urinary conditions such as overactive bladder. It is also sometimes used to treat night-time bed-wetting in children. This medicine contains oxybutynin chloride which relaxes the smooth muscles of the urinary bladder by inhibiting the release of an acetylcholine chemical transmitter responsible for bladder muscle contractions. Common side effects include dizziness, sleepiness, headache, constipation, dry mouth, urinary retention, and diarrhoea.
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About Tropan 2.5 Tablet

Tropan 2.5 Tablet is used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urinary incontinence (urine leakage), urgent or frequent urination, increased night-time urination, and dysuria (painful or difficult urination). Additionally, Tropan 2.5 Tablet is used to treat night-time bed-wetting in children above 5 years when other treatments have not worked.

Tropan 2.5 Tablet contains 'Oxybutynin chloride', which works by blocking the release of a chemical transmitter called acetylcholine, responsible for bladder muscle contractions. Thereby relaxing the smooth muscles of the urinary bladder and stopping sudden muscle spasms (contractions). This helps control urine by delaying the initial desire to empty the bladder and increases the urine-holding capacity of the bladder.

Take Tropan 2.5 Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Tropan 2.5 Tablet for as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as dizziness, sleepiness, headache, facial flushing, constipation, dry mouth, dry skin, urinary retention, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tropan 2.5 Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Tropan 2.5 Tablet should not be given to children below 5 years as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Tropan 2.5 Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications before taking Tropan 2.5 Tablet to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Tropan 2.5 Tablet

Treatment of certain bladder and urinary conditions (such as overactive bladder)

Medicinal Benefits

Tropan 2.5 Tablet is used to treat overactive bladder with urinary incontinence symptoms (urine leakage), urgent or frequent urination, increased night-time urination, and dysuria (painful or difficult urination). Tropan 2.5 Tablet works by blocking the release of a chemical transmitter called acetylcholine responsible for bladder muscle contractions. Thereby relaxing the smooth muscles of the urinary bladder and stopping sudden muscle spasms (contractions). This helps control urine by delaying the initial desire to empty the bladder and increasing the bladder's urine-holding capacity. Tropan 2.5 Tablet decreases both the frequency and urgency of urination and helps with bladder control in people with overactive bladder. Tropan 2.5 Tablet is also used to treat night-time bed-wetting in children above 5 years when other treatments have not worked. Tropan 2.5 Tablet may also be used in adults and children aged 6 years or older to control bladder muscles with spina bifida and other nervous system conditions.

Directions for Use

Take Tropan 2.5 Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it whole with water; do not chew, break, or crush it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Tropan 2.5 Tablet

  • Dizziness

  • Sleepiness

  • Headache

  • Facial flushing

  • Constipation

  • Dry mouth

  • Dry skin

  • Urinary retention

  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Do not take if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), narrow-angled glaucoma, blockage/perforation in stomach or intestine, ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the large intestine), urinary blockage, frequent urination at night caused by kidney or heart disease. Inform your doctor before taking Tropan 2.5 Tablet if you are 65 years or older; if you have an overactive thyroid, high blood pressure, glaucoma, irregular heartbeats, enlarged prostate, gastrointestinal disorders, indigestion, heartburn, heart, liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tropan 2.5 Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, and blurred vision, so drive only if you are alert. Tropan 2.5 Tablet should not be given to children below 5years as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Tropan 2.5 Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience hallucinations while taking Tropan 2.5 Tablet .

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Tropan 2.5 Tablet may have interaction antihistamine (diphenhydramine), cholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil), pain killer (acetaminophen, oxycodone, hydrocodone), anti-hypertensive (metoprolol), anti-muscarinic agent (mirabegron), anti-psychotic (prochlorperazine, chlorpromazine, clozapine, haloperidol), anti-depressants (amitriptyline, imipramine, dosulepin), antiparkinson agents (levodopa, amantadine), cardiac glycoside (digoxin), anti-platelet (dipyridamole), anti-fungal (ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole), antibiotics (erythromycin), anti-emetic (metoclopramide, domperidone), and anti-arrhythmic agent (quinidine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol along with Tropan 2.5 Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Tropan 2.5 Tablet may interact with conditions such as urinary obstruction, gastrointestinal obstruction, autonomic neuropathy, infectious diarrhoea, angle-closure glaucoma, and myasthenia gravis (muscle problems).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • DONEPEZIL
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • OXYCODONE
  • HYDROCODONE
  • METOPROLOL
  • MIRABEGRON
  • PROCHLORPERAZINE
  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • CLOZAPINE
  • HALOPERIDOL
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • DOSULEPIN
  • LEVODOPA
  • AMANTADINE
  • DIGOXIN
  • DIPYRIDAMOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • METOCLOPRAMIDE
  • DOMPERIDONE
  • QUINIDINE

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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, exercise regularly.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake.

  • Take 6-8glasses of water or liquids every day.

  • Avoid processed foods. Instead, choose whole, unprocessed foods.

  • Include fruits, vegetables, and fibre-rich food in your diet.

Special Advise

A regular dental check-up is recommended if you are on long-term treatment with Tropan 2.5 Tablet .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Overactive bladder (OAB): The contraction or tightening of bladder muscles causes bladder spasms. This is termed an overactive bladder. Continuous contractions may cause an urge to urinate. Overactive bladder is characterised by involuntary leakage of urine, excessive urination, and urgent need to urinate. The common causes of bladder spasms are urinary tract infections, drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, diabetes, constipation, impaired kidney function, bladder stones, enlarged prostate, or neurological disorders. Overactive bladder symptoms include urinating more than 8 times in a day and more than 2 times at night, strong and sudden need to urinate, leakage of urine, and loss of bladder control.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Tropan 2.5 Tablet . Alcohol intake, along with Tropan 2.5 Tablet , may cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe Tropan 2.5 Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Tropan 2.5 Tablet may pass into breastmilk. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Tropan 2.5 Tablet or not.

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Driving

Unsafe

Tropan 2.5 Tablet may cause dizziness, drowsiness, sleepiness, and blurred vision. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Tropan 2.5 Tablet if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Tropan 2.5 Tablet if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Tropan 2.5 Tablet can be given to children above 5years if prescribed by the doctor.

Country of origin

India

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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
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FAQs

Tropan 2.5 Tablet is used in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). It relieves symptoms of urinary incontinence (urine leakage), urgent or frequent urination, increased night-time urination, and dysuria (painful or difficult urination). Additionally, it is used to treat night-time bed-wetting in children above 5 years when other treatments have not worked.
Tropan 2.5 Tablet works by blocking the release of a chemical transmitter called acetylcholine which is responsible for bladder muscle contractions. Thereby relaxing the smooth muscles of the urinary bladder and stopping sudden muscle spasms (contractions).
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Tropan 2.5 Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.
There is some overlap between the symptoms of both OAB and BPH. OAB occurs due to uncontrolled urinary bladder muscle contractions. The main symptom of OAB is a sudden urge to urinate that's hard to control. On the other hand, BPH occurs due to an enlarged prostate gland, which puts pressure on the urinary bladder, thereby causing pain during urination.
Tropan 2.5 Tablet should be used with caution during hot weather as it may increase the chance of having a heat stroke. Avoid becoming dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather. Inform your doctor if you have heat intolerance or fever.
Consult your doctor before taking Tropan 2.5 Tablet if you have glaucoma. Tropan 2.5 Tablet is contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience loss of vision, blurred vision, or pain in the eye.
Tropan 2.5 Tablet may reduce the amount of saliva, thereby causing fungal infection of the mouth and tooth decay. To avoid this, maintain proper oral hygiene while taking Tropan 2.5 Tablet . A regular dental check-up is recommended if you are on long-term treatment with Tropan 2.5 Tablet .
To ensure its effectiveness and minimize potential adverse effects, strictly follow your doctor's dosage and duration instructions. Be aware of potential drug interactions and avoid alcohol consumption. If you have any side effects, contact your doctor right away. By following these suggestions, you can optimize the benefits of Tropan 2.5 Tablet while minimizing its risks.
The duration of taking Tropan 2.5 Tablet depends on your individual condition and response. Your doctor will advise you on the treatment length, typically 6-8 weeks, for the full benefits to take effect. Be sure to follow their instructions carefully and consult them before making any changes or if your symptoms don't improve within 8 weeks.
Oxybutynin does not make you pee. It actually helps reduce the frequency of urination and the urgent need to urinate by relaxing the bladder muscle.
The most common side effects of the Tropan 2.5 Tablet are dizziness, sleepiness, headache, facial flushing, constipation, dry mouth, dry skin, urinary retention, and diarrhea. These side effects are usually mild and temporary and resolve as your body adjusts to the medication. However, if any side effects persist or worsen, it's essential to consult your doctor for proper guidance and care.
Consult your doctor before taking Tropan 2.5 Tablet if you're breastfeeding, as Tropan 2.5 Tablet may pass into breast milk. Your doctor will assess the risks and benefits and decide whether the medication is necessary for you, considering your individual needs.

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