sanctura

Frequently asked questions

What does Sanctura treat?

Sanctura (Trospium Chloride) may be used to treat overactive urinary bladder, urge urinary incontinence, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Sanctura work?

Sanctura is a cholinergic muscarinic antagonist. These drugs block muscarinic receptors, the docking sites for the nerve signal acetylcholine. By preventing acetylcholine from acting, they calm the 'rest-and-digest' nervous system, which can dry secretions, relax airway and bladder muscles, and speed up the heart, depending on the drug.

How is Sanctura rated?

pharmaranks gives Sanctura a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Sanctura cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $7.08 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Oxytrol — about $1.42 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Sanctura?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Sanctura. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Sanctura?

Sanctura is marketed by Allergan. You can see Allergan's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Sanctura a brand-name or generic drug?

Sanctura is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Trospium Chloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Trospium Chloride are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Sanctura available over the counter?

No. Sanctura is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Sanctura come in?

Sanctura is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Sanctura?

Sanctura is classified as cholinergic muscarinic antagonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Sanctura FDA-registered?

Sanctura is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021595. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Sanctura been recalled by the FDA?

Sanctura has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Sanctura safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Sanctura a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.