Torq 4mg Tablet SR
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Product introduction
Torq 4mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of overactive bladder. It relieves urinary symptoms like frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
Torq 4mg Tablet SR is used to treat features of bedwetting, and/or increased number of urination and uncontrollable desire to pass urine.
Torq 4mg Tablet SR is used to treat features of bedwetting, and/or increased number of urination and uncontrollable desire to pass urine.
Uses of Torq Tablet SR
Benefits of Torq Tablet SR
In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
Torq 4mg Tablet SR 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.
Side effects of Torq Tablet SR
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
Common side effects of Torq
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Blurred vision
- Diarrhea
How to use Torq Tablet SR
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. Torq 4mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Torq 4mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Torq 4mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Torq 4mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Long-term use of Torq 4mg Tablet SR might reduce milk production.
Long-term use of Torq 4mg Tablet SR might reduce milk production.
Driving
UNSAFE
Torq 4mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Torq 4mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Torq 4mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Torq 4mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Torq 4mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Torq 4mg Tablet SR treats symptoms of an overactive bladder by lowering the urge to urinate and controlling urination.
- It can take up to 4 weeks before you see any improvement in your symptoms. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Non selective Anticholinergic (Bladder)
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does it take for Torq 4mg Tablet SR to show its effect?
Your symptoms may start improving within 1 week of starting Torq 4mg Tablet SR. Maximum benefits may be seen after 5-8 weeks of treatment. To maintain this improvement, your doctor may prescribe this medicine to you for a long term of up to 24 months.
What class of drug is Torq 4mg Tablet SR? Is it a diuretic?
Torq 4mg Tablet SR belongs to a class of medicines known as muscarinic receptor blockers. Torq 4mg Tablet SR is not a diuretic, it is a urinary antispasmodic. This means that it relaxes the urinary bladder, decreasing spasm of the bladder wall. This further provides better control upon the release of urine and also increases storage volume of the bladder.
Can I just stop taking Torq 4mg Tablet SR?
Torq 4mg Tablet SR does not cure your condition but helps to control the symptoms of overactive bladder. Do not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better. Your doctor will reassess your condition at regular intervals, like 6 months, to understand the duration for which you need to take Torq 4mg Tablet SR.
Can I crush the tablets of Torq 4mg Tablet SR and then take it?
No, do not crush or chew the tablets. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food. Take it exactly as directed by your doctor.
Can Torq 4mg Tablet SR be used in children?
When studied in children, Torq 4mg Tablet SR did not relieve the symptoms of overactive bladder. Therefore, its use in children is not recommended.
Who should avoid taking Torq 4mg Tablet SR?
Patients who have urinary retention (unable to pass urine), have delayed emptying of stomach or blocked intestinal tract (toxic megacolon, ulcerative colitis, pyloric stenosis) or uncontrolled high pressure in the eyes (narrow-angle glaucoma). It should also be avoided by patients who have any muscle disease which causes drooping eyelids, double vision, difficulty in speaking and swallowing, and sometimes muscle weakness in the arms or legs (myasthenia gravis). Patients who are hypersensitive to Tolterodine should avoid it as well.
I am having constipation because of which I want to discontinue Torq 4mg Tablet SR. Will I have any harmful effects?
No, discontinuing Torq 4mg Tablet SR will not have any harmful effects, but the symptoms of overactive bladder may return. Talk to your doctor regarding constipation and you can stop the medicine if advised by the doctor.
Does Torq 4mg Tablet SR cause dementia?
It is unclear whether Torq 4mg Tablet SR can cause dementia or not. However, according to some reports, when people with dementia were given Torq 4mg Tablet SR, their symptoms (confusion, disorientation and delusion) became worse.
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Marketer details
Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA
Country of origin: India
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