Tropan 5 mg Tablet

Composition of Tropan 5 mg Tablet

Tropan 5 mg Tablet contains Oxybutynin (5mg).

Uses of Tropan 5 mg Tablet

Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB)

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) Tropan 5 Tablet helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination
• urgent need to urinate
• and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful
• or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.

How Tropan 5 mg Tablet works

Tropan 5 Tablet helps manage symptoms of Overactive Bladder by relaxing the muscles of the urinary bladder. It works by blocking certain signals (acetylcholine-mediated) that cause the bladder muscles to contract too frequently or suddenly. This medicine reduces these involuntary contractions, increases the bladder’s capacity to hold urine, and decreases urgency, frequency, and episodes of urge incontinence.

How to take Tropan 5 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tropan 5 Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Tropan 5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Tropan than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Tropan 5 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Tropan are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Tropan 5 mg Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Tropan. Some combinations can change how Tropan works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Tropan 5 mg Tablet

Store Tropan below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Tropan 5 mg Tablet

Tropan 5 Tablet treats symptoms of an overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate and controlling urination. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks as they can worsen your symptoms. It may cause dizziness and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. Dry mouth, dry eyes, and constipation may occur as a side effect. Maintain good oral hygiene, drink water frequently, chew sugarless gum, and wear contact lenses with caution. It can take up to 4 weeks before you see any improvement in your symptoms. Keep taking it as prescribed.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA 2

Therapeutic class:

UROLOGY

Chemical class:

Benzene and substituted derivative