Torq SR 2 Capsule 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 SR 2 Capsule is used to treat features of bedwetting, and/or increased number of urination and uncontrollable desire to pass urine.

Uses of Torq Capsule ER

Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms

Benefits of Torq Capsule ER

In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms

Torq SR 2 Capsule 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 Capsule ER

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 Capsule ER

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 SR 2 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Torq SR 2 Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Torq SR 2 Capsule 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 SR 2 Capsule 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 SR 2 Capsule might reduce milk production.

Driving

UNSAFE

Torq SR 2 Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Torq SR 2 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Torq SR 2 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Torq SR 2 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Torq SR 2 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Torq SR 2 Capsule 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

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

Non selective Anticholinergic (Bladder)

Patient concerns

I feel some time to urine again after urine but no pain fever burning sensation last time I show to one doctor can u check the report is any abnormal This microsopic report is normal

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

U may be having overactive bladder get urodynamics bladder pressure study

Sir my daughter PATIENT a uti patient.puss cells are 10-15 .urine culture is normal. Usg shows overactive bladder she is taking dariff And contiflo.how much time will it take for her treatment with this medicine.

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

y is she taking contiflo icon for overactive bladder

undergone prostate enlargement surgery in 2001 and afterwards he is having urinary track issues, no.of times/slow flow taking long time for urination. He is also undergoing catherization/dilatation now a days. He is taking following drugs i)Powerflox, Entroflora, Urixate, Pantodex,Torq SR. He is diabatic and Hypertension. He is taking medicines for them also. pl advise proper treatment to him

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

He may have developed stricture. For proper treatment he needs to be examined.

Uncontrollably urine and bed wetting I had spina bifida when I born, so I have a problem in controlling urine and the main problem is bed wetting while sleeping

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

There is nothing much u can do get urine routine examination n culture ultrasound kub with PVR u r having overactive bladder probably u can start anti cholinergics after consulting ur local if ur reports are normal

FAQs

Q. How long does it take for Torq SR 2 Capsule to show its effect?

Your symptoms may start improving within 1 week of starting Torq SR 2 Capsule. 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.

Q. What class of drug is Torq SR 2 Capsule? Is it a diuretic?

Torq SR 2 Capsule belongs to a class of medicines known as muscarinic receptor blockers. Torq SR 2 Capsule 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.

Q. Can I just stop taking Torq SR 2 Capsule?

Torq SR 2 Capsule 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 SR 2 Capsule.

Q. Can I crush the tablets of Torq SR 2 Capsule 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.

Q. Can Torq SR 2 Capsule be used in children?

When studied in children, Torq SR 2 Capsule did not relieve the symptoms of overactive bladder. Therefore, its use in children is not recommended.

Q. Who should avoid taking Torq SR 2 Capsule?

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.

Q. I am having constipation because of which I want to discontinue Torq SR 2 Capsule. Will I have any harmful effects?

No, discontinuing Torq SR 2 Capsule 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.

Q. Does Torq SR 2 Capsule cause dementia?

It is unclear whether Torq SR 2 Capsule can cause dementia or not. However, according to some reports, when people with dementia were given Torq SR 2 Capsule, their symptoms (confusion, disorientation and delusion) became worse.

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