Darifenacin

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Darifenacin

What is Darifenacin

Darifenacin

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Darifenacin, sold under the brand name Enablex, is a drug prescribed for urinary incontinence. It works by blocking certain receptors in the bladder that cause muscle contractions, which reduces the urgency to urinate. It should not be used in people with urinary retention. It is unclear if being more selective in targeting the M3 receptors has any added benefit in the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome.

Enablex

is the brand name

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Darifenacin Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Enablex

Darifenacin

2004

39

Effectiveness

How Darifenacin Affects Patients

Darifenacin is a drug that blocks the action of a specific type of receptor (muscarinic receptor) in the body. In laboratory tests, it was found to be most effective at blocking the M3 receptor. This receptor helps control things like bladder muscle contractions, saliva production, and vision. Taking this drug can cause dry mouth, constipation, and abnormal vision due to its effect on the M3 receptor.

How Darifenacin works in the body

Darifenacin helps relax the muscles of the bladder, gastrointestinal tract, saliva glands, and eyes. It does this by blocking the activity of a specific receptor in the body, called the muscarinic M3 receptor.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested measure of Darifenacin is based on the diagnosed condition. The quantity additionally relies upon the technique of delivery (e.g. Oral or Tablet, extended release) as mentioned in the following table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

, 7.5 mg, 15.0 mg

, Oral, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release

Warnings

Darifenacin Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma

Do Not Combine

Urinary Retention

Do Not Combine

Gastric Retention

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Darifenacin.

Common Darifenacin Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Aclidinium

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Darifenacin is combined with Aclidinium.

Cimetropium

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Darifenacin is combined with Cimetropium.

Eluxadoline

Major

The risk or severity of constipation can be increased when Darifenacin is combined with Eluxadoline.

Glycopyrronium

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Darifenacin is combined with Glycopyrronium.

Ipratropium

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Darifenacin is combined with Ipratropium.

Darifenacin Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Taking too much of this drug can lead to serious nerve problems and a decrease in the effects of a neurotransmitter.

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Darifenacin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Darifenacin?

32 active trials are examining the potential of Darifenacin to address Overactive Bladder Syndrome.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

29 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Darifenacin Reviews: What are patients saying about Darifenacin?

4

Patient Review

7/3/2016

Darifenacin for Needing to Urinate Immediately

2.3

Patient Review

1/21/2020

Darifenacin for Frequent Urination

The large price increase on my Toviaz prescription led me to switch to Darifenacin. Unfortunately, this new medication was totally ineffective for me. I have to urinate at least once every 45 minutes and get up during the night 4-5 times.
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Patient Q&A Section about darifenacin

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does darifenacin cause dementia?

"There was no significant difference in learning or memory between darifenacin and placebo in healthy adults, based on three studies with a total of 302 subjects."

Answered by AI

What is the best time to take darifenacin?

"You can take darifenacin before or after meals. Swallow the tablet with a drink of water. The tablet should be swallowed whole - do not chew or crush it before swallowing."

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What class of drug is darifenacin?

"Darifenacin is a medication that relaxes the bladder muscles to prevent urgent, frequent, or uncontrolled urination."

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What is the drug darifenacin used for?

"This medication is used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. These symptoms may include leakage of urine and a frequent need to urinate. This medicine works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder to prevent them from causing incontinence. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription."

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Clinical Trials for Darifenacin

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Detrusor Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Overactive Bladder

22 - 80
Female
Palo Alto, CA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a vaginal radiofrequency (RF) device called MORPHEUSV works to treat overactive bladder (OAB) in women. Researchers also want to learn how safe the device is for this indication. This study will include women ages 22 to 80 who have had OAB symptoms for at least 6 months. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the MORPHEUSV device lower the number of daily episodes of accidental urine leakage caused by urgency? Does it work better than a sham (placebo) treatment? Researchers will compare the MORPHEUSV device to a sham treatment to see how well it reduces symptoms of overactive bladder. Participants will: 1) Receive one session of either the MORPHEUSV or sham treatment. 2) Track their symptoms using a diary and questionnaires 3) Return for three to six follow-up visits over 12 months. This study is being conducted at multiple clinics in the United States.

Waitlist Available
Device

Stanford Medicine Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (+10 Sites)

Mickey Karram, MD

InMode MD Ltd.

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Nerve Ablation for Overactive Bladder

21 - 80
Female
Corona Del Mar, CA

The goal of this Safety and efficacy of transvaginal Detrusor Nerve Ablation for treatment of overactive bladder symptoms, including refractory overactive bladder The main questions it aims to answer are: •Change from baseline to the end of treatment in a 3-day diary analysis to assess the reduction of urgency incontinence episodes. \[Time Frame: 3 months\] Subjects will undergo one treatment session and be reassessed at 4 weeks post-treatment. If less than a 50% improvement is noted, a second and third treatment session will be performed at 4-week intervals. If more than a 50% improvement is noted, patients will be followed longitudinally to assess the durability of the treatment. Investigators will have the ability to initiate a second and or third treatment on an individual basis. Follow-up will occur at 3- months, 6-months and 12 months after the subject's last treatment.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Mickey Karram MD (+2 Sites)

Mickey Karram, MD

InMode MD Ltd.

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Extended Release Torsemide for Overactive Bladder in Heart Failure

18+
All Sexes
Dallas, TX

This research study is being done to compare the effectiveness two drugs: an extended release torsemide (ERT) versus generic immediate release Torsemide (IRT) in reducing the worsening of symptoms of Overactive Bladder (OAB i.e., frequency, urgency, or urgency incontinence) in patients with chronic congestive heart failure (CHF). This study will include CHF patients who experience worsening OAB) symptoms with use of a loop diuretic. The total duration of the study is about eight weeks with a total of nine visits. There will be a screening visit that lasts one to two hours. The screening visit includes history and physical exams, blood draws, and urine analysis. If eligible for the study, participants will receive either generic torsemide or extended release torsemide for the first four weeks. Participants will do a virtual research visit on week one, two and three to submit a symptom diary and answer a questionnaire about urinary symptoms. At four weeks, history and physician exam will be done and blood will be collected. Participants will be assigned to receive either extended release torsemide (if they initially received generic torsemide) and generic torsemide (if they initially received extended release torsemide) for the next four weeks. Participants will attend virtual research visits on week five, six and seven to submit a symptom diary and answer a questionnaire about urinary symptoms. At the end of the study in week eight, they will have history and physical exams and blood draws. Some risks from the study may include side effects of torsemide like acute kidney injury, fluid/electrolyte loss, hypersensitivity reactions and reversible hearing loss/tinnitus.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Cardiometabolic Research Unit

Alvin Chandra, MD

Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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