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Tolterodine ER for Overactive Bladder

Tolterodine Tartrate Drug Information

Tolterodine tartrate is a drug approved to treat overactive bladder. This eMedTV presentation includes a series of articles on tolterodine, including its uses and possible side effects.

Trospium

Trospium is a medication that is commonly prescribed to treat an overactive bladder. This page from the eMedTV Web site provides a more in-depth look at the medication, including dosing information, effects, and potential side effects.

Trospium Chloride Tablets

Trospium chloride tablets are used to treat overactive bladder symptoms. This eMedTV series of articles includes information on its dosing, along with potential side effects.

Trospium Dosing

The recommended trospium dosage for treating an overactive bladder is 20 mg twice a day. As this eMedTV Web page explains, however, trospium dosing for people over 75 years old or who have liver disease is usually lower (20 mg once daily).

Trospium XR

A healthcare provider may prescribe trospium XR to treat an overactive bladder. This page from the eMedTV archives provides more information on trospium XR, including how the medication works, possible side effects, and tips on taking the drug.

Trospium XR Dosing

For treating an overactive bladder, the recommended trospium XR dose is 60 mg once daily in the morning. As this eMedTV resource discusses, the trospium XR dosing guidelines are the same for everyone, regardless of age or weight.

Trospium XR for Overactive Bladder

Trospium XR is approved for treating overactive bladder symptoms. This eMedTV presentation looks at the drug, including detailed information on its possible uses, side effects, and precautions.

Types of Beta Blockers

As this eMedTV segment discusses, there are several beta blockers available, and many of them work in different ways. This page outlines some examples of the various beta blocker types that are available and explains their effects on the body.

Vaccine for Shingles

What Are Diclofenac Eye Drops Used For?

As this eMedTV page explains, diclofenac eye drops are used for treating inflammation, eye pain, and sensitivity to light caused by eye surgery. This article describes how the medicine works and explores possible off-label uses for it.

What Happens During a Knee Arthroscopy for Loose Bodies?

This multimedia video explains how loose bodies are removed from the knee.

What If You Don't Have Knee Arthroscopy (Loose Body Removal)?

This video clip explains what may happen if you don't have knee arthroscopy.

What Is a Beta blocker?

As this eMedTV Web resource explains, beta blockers are prescription medications used to treat several conditions of the heart and blood vessels. This page further addresses the question, "What is a beta blocker?" and explains how these drugs work.

What Is Alendronate and Cholecalciferol Used For?

Alendronate and cholecalciferol is used for the treatment of osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women. This eMedTV article describes the effects of the drug and discusses possible off-label alendronate and cholecalciferol uses.

What Is Alendronate Used For?

Alendronate is used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease of the bone. This eMedTV segment provides more information on what alendronate is used for, including a list of "off-label" uses, such as treating cancer that has spread to the bones.

What Is Betaxolol Used For?

Betaxolol is approved for treating high blood pressure and lowering eye pressure. This page on the eMedTV Web site explores the uses of betaxolol in more detail, lists possible off-label uses for the drug, and explains how the medication works.

What Is Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Spray Used For?

Calcitonin salmon nasal spray is used for treating osteoporosis in women who are five years past menopause. This eMedTV article offers more information on uses for the prescription medication, including possible off-label uses.

What Is Carbidopa Used For?

Carbidopa is used for treating Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms due to other causes. This eMedTV resource covers carbidopa uses in more detail and explains how the drug works to delay the conversion of levodopa into dopamine.

What Is Carbidopa-Levodopa CR Used For?

Carbidopa-levodopa CR uses include treating Parkinson and Parkinson-like symptoms. This selection from the eMedTV Web site further describes what carbidopa-levodopa CR is used for, including its off-label use for treating restless legs syndrome (RLS).

What Is Darifenacin Used For?

Darifenacin is used for the treatment of common overactive bladder symptoms. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes the effects of the medication and explains whether there are any off-label darifenacin uses or uses in children.

What Is Etidronate Used For?

Etidronate is used for the treatment of Paget's disease and heterotopic ossification. This page from the eMedTV Web site further explores specific etidronate uses and explains whether the medicine is used off-label for other conditions.

What Is Febuxostat Used For?

Common uses of febuxostat include preventing high uric acid levels in people who have gout. This eMedTV Web segment takes a closer look at what this medication is used for, including information on its use in children and possible off-label uses.

What Is Fesoterodine Used For?

As this eMedTV page explains, fesoterodine is used for relieving symptoms of an overactive bladder, such as leaking accidents. This article covers the drug's uses in more detail, including possible off-label uses, and explains how the medication works.

What Is Galantamine Used For?

Galantamine is used for treating dementia in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. This page from the eMedTV Web site explains how the drug can help improve cognitive function and discusses possible off-label galantamine uses.

What Is Hylan G-F 20 Used For?

Hylan G-F 20 is used for relieving pain in people with arthritis of the knee. This eMedTV resource describes this osteoarthritis treatment in more detail, explores possible off-label uses, and explains how Hylan G-F 20 works.

What Is Ibandronate Used For?

Ibandronate is used for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV page further explores what the drug is used for, explains whether it can be used in children, and lists possible "off-label" ibandronate uses.

What Is Memantine Used For?

Memantine uses, as this eMedTV page explains, are primarily concerned with treating moderate to severe dementia in people with Alzheimer's disease. This page describes the drug's effects, explains how it works, and discusses possible off-label uses.

What Is Oxybutynin ER Used For?

Oxybutynin ER is used for treating an overactive bladder and bladder problems due to neurological disorders. This eMedTV Web page describes how the medication works and discusses oxybutynin ER uses in children.

What Is Oxybutynin Gel Used For?

Oxybutynin gel is licensed to treat an overactive bladder in adults. This article from the eMedTV Web site further discusses the uses of oxybutynin gel, describes its effects, and explains whether there are any off-label uses of the medication.

What Is Oxybutynin Used For?

Oxybutynin is used for treating bladder conditions that are caused by nerve problems. This section of the eMedTV Web site offers more information on how the medication works and discusses off-label oxybutynin uses and uses in children.

What Is Raloxifene Used For?

Raloxifene uses are primarily concerned with both osteoporosis and breast cancer. This page of the eMedTV Web site explains why raloxifene is used for both conditions, how it works in the body, and also addresses off-label uses and uses in children.

What Is Rivastigmine Used For?

Rivastigmine is used for treating mild to moderate Alzheimer's and Parkinson's dementia. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses rivastigmine uses in more detail, explains how the drug works, and lists possible off-label uses for the medicine.

What Is Ropinirole XL Used For?

Ropinirole XL is used for treating the symptoms of early and advanced forms of Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV Web resource further discuses ropinirole XL uses, including possible off-label uses and whether it is safe for use in children.

What Is Solifenacin Succinate Used For?

Solifenacin succinate is used for relieving overactive bladder symptoms, such as frequent urination. This eMedTV Web page discusses these uses in more detail and explains whether the drug is used off-label for other conditions or to treat children.

What Is Tacrine Used For?

Tacrine is used for treating dementia in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. This article from the eMedTV archives explains how the medication works, describes its effects, and lists common off-label tacrine uses.

What Is Teriparatide Used For?

Teriparatide is used for treating men and women with osteoporosis. This page from the eMedTV library explains how the drug works and discusses specific teriparatide uses in more detail, including possible off-label uses.

What Is Testosterone Gel Used For?

Testosterone gel is used for treating low testosterone levels in adult men. This page from the eMedTV Web archives takes a closer look at these uses, including how this prescription medication works and possible off-label uses of the drug.

What Is the Shingles Vaccine Used For?

The shingles vaccine is used for the prevention of shingles in adults over the age of 60. This eMedTV Web page discusses shingles vaccine uses in more detail and offers a more in-depth look at how the vaccine works to prevent shingles.

What Is Tolterodine ER Used For?

Tolterodine ER is used for treating an overactive bladder in adults. As this eMedTV Web page explains, the uses for the medication are primarily focused on the prevention of frequent urination, sudden urges to urinate, and leaking accidents.

What Is Tolterodine Used For?

Tolterodine is used for treating overactive bladder symptoms (like frequent urination or leaking accidents). This eMedTV segment discusses these tolterodine uses in more detail and explains whether the drug can be used in children.

What Is Trospium Used For?

Trospium is used for treating an overactive bladder in adults. This article from the eMedTV Web site further discusses what the drug is used for, describes its effects, and explains whether there are any off-label uses or uses in children.

What Is Trospium XR Used For?

Trospium XR uses include treating urinary incontinence and frequent urges to urinate. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how trospium XR is used for treating an overactive bladder and describes these specific trospium XR uses in more detail.

What Results Can You Expect From Knee Arthroscopy With Loose Body Removal?

This video clip describes what to expect after knee arthroscopy with loose body removal.

Why Is My Doctor Recommending Knee Arthroscopy With Loose Body Removal?

This video clip lists some of the reasons why your doctor may recommend knee arthroscopy.

Zyloprim

Zyloprim is a prescribed drug used to prevent certain conditions, such as gout and high uric acid levels. This eMedTV page describes how Zyloprim works, offers dosing information for the drug, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.

Zyloprim Dosage

This eMedTV Web article takes an in-depth look at the recommended Zyloprim dosage for various conditions. This page also describes the factors that may affect your dosage, and provides some dosing tips for when and how to take this medication.

Zyloprim Drug Information

On this eMedTV Web page, the gout drug Zyloprim is discussed. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, warnings, and drug interactions.

Zyloprim Interactions

When certain medicines are taken with Zyloprim, drug interactions may potentially occur. This eMedTV page offers more information on Zyloprim interactions, including which medicines may interact with Zyloprim and the effects of these interactions.

Zyloprim Side Effects

Common Zyloprim side effects may include diarrhea, nausea, and gout attacks. This article from the eMedTV site describes the potential side effects of Zyloprim in more detail, including a list of serious side effects that require prompt medical care.

Zyloprim Uses

Zyloprim is used to prevent high uric acid levels in adults and children with certain medical conditions. This eMedTV Web resource takes a detailed look at what Zyloprim is used for, including how it works and possible "off-label" Zyloprim uses.

Zyloprim Warnings and Precautions

Zyloprim can increase your risk of liver or kidney problems. This portion of the eMedTV archives contains other important Zyloprim warnings and precautions, and also discusses what to tell your doctor before starting the medication.