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Tolterodine Acts as a competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist resulting in inhibition of cholinergically mediated bladder contraction. Decreases urinary frequency.

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Detrol

Tolterodine Acts as a competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist resulting in inhibition of cholinergically mediated bladder contraction. Decreases urinary frequency.

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NURS 1556 Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


Name Detrol Urinary tract 4 mg po QD @ HS
tolterodine spasmodics,
anticholinergics
Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
unknown Unknown 12 hrs 2 mg twice daily as tablets; may be lowered depending
on response
Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or
Urinary Frequency solutions

Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Treatment of overactive bladder function that results Hypersensitivity
in urinary frequency, urgency or urge incontinence.
Acts as a competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist Common side effects
resulting in inhibition of cholinergically mediated headache, dizziness, dry mouth
bladder contraction. Decreases urinary frequency.

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically) None found
None for this patient
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Instruct patient to take tolterodine exactly as directed.
May
cause dizziness and blurred vision.
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Bladder spasm med? Absence of bladder spasm
CNS depression

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