Tolterodine
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
IUPAC NAME-(R)-2-[3-(diisopropylamino)-1-phenylpropyl]-4-methylphenol
MOLECULAR FORMULA-C22H31NO
MOLAR MASS-325.488 g/mol
Tolterodine (Detrol, Detrusitol) is an antimuscarinic drug that is used for symptomatic treatment of urinary incontinence
Detrusor overactivity (DO, contraction of the muscular bladder wall) is the most common form of UI in older adults. It is characterized by uninhibited bladder contractions causing an uncontrollable urge to void. Urinary frequency, urge incontinence and nocturnal incontinence occur. Abnormal bladder contractions that coincide with the urge to void can be measured by urodynamic studies. Treatment is bladder retraining, pelvic floor therapy or with drugs that inhibit bladder contractions such as oxybutinin and tolterodine.
- Tolterodine