Solifenacin Succinate
Enlarged Prostate, Overactive Bladder Syndrome, moderate to severe symptoms + 2 more
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Solifenacin Succinate
Treatment for
Enlarged Prostate
What is Solifenacin Succinate
Solifenacin
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Solifenacin is a medication used to treat an overactive bladder with urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency. It is taken once a day and was approved by the FDA in 2004.
VESIcare
is the brand name
Solifenacin Succinate Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
VESIcare
Solifenacin
2005
95
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Solifenacin, commonly known as VESIcare, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses which include Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OABS) and Overactive Bladder Syndrome .
Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OABS)
Overactive Bladder Syndrome
Effectiveness
How Solifenacin Succinate Affects Patients
Solifenacin is a medication used to treat an overactive bladder. It works by blocking certain receptors in the bladder. It is normally taken once per day and may have long-lasting effects. Patients should be aware of the risk of potentially serious allergic reactions like angioedema and anaphylaxis when taking solifenacin.
How Solifenacin Succinate works in the body
Solifenacin is a drug that blocks the receptors in the bladder that cause muscle contractions. It works by stopping 80% of the receptors from sending signals to the detrusor muscle and 20% from sending signals to the smooth muscle. This prevents the muscles from contracting, reducing bladder discomfort.
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested dose of Solifenacin Succinate is determined by the diagnosed condition, including tamsulosin, Enlarged Prostate and Overactive Bladder Syndrome. The dosage amount is contingent upon the administration technique delineated in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Enlarged Prostate
10.0 mg, , 5.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Suspension, Suspension - Oral
Overactive Bladder Syndrome
10.0 mg, , 5.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Suspension, Suspension - Oral
moderate to severe symptoms
10.0 mg, , 5.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Suspension, Suspension - Oral
inadequate response to monotherapy
10.0 mg, , 5.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Suspension, Suspension - Oral
tamsulosin
10.0 mg, , 5.0 mg, 1.0 mg/mL
Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, , Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Suspension, Suspension - Oral
Warnings
Solifenacin Succinate Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Solifenacin may interact with Pulse Frequency
Gastric Retention
Do Not Combine
Urinary Retention
Do Not Combine
uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Solifenacin Succinate.
Common Solifenacin Succinate Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Aclidinium
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Solifenacin is combined with Aclidinium.
Amitriptyline
Major
The metabolism of Amitriptyline can be decreased when combined with Solifenacin.
Amoxapine
Major
The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Solifenacin.
Astemizole
Major
The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Solifenacin.
Cimetropium
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Solifenacin is combined with Cimetropium.
Solifenacin Succinate Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The exact level of toxicity for solifenacin has not yet been established. Signs of overdose include severe dizziness, confusion, and loss of consciousness. Treatments include flushing the stomach and providing supportive care. Patients should also be monitored using an electrocardiogram (ECG).
Solifenacin Succinate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Solifenacin Succinate?
53 active trials are in progress to assess the potential of Solifenacin Succinate to address inadequate response to monotherapy, tamsulosin and Enlarged Prostate conditions.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
inadequate response to monotherapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Overactive Bladder Syndrome
29 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2
Enlarged Prostate
16 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2
tamsulosin
0 Actively Recruiting
moderate to severe symptoms
0 Actively Recruiting
Solifenacin Succinate Reviews: What are patients saying about Solifenacin Succinate?
5
Patient Review
4/17/2009
Solifenacin Succinate for Needing to Urinate Immediately
4.7
Patient Review
2/27/2013
Solifenacin Succinate for Frequent Urination
3.7
Patient Review
10/21/2019
Solifenacin Succinate for Overactive Bladder
3
Patient Review
6/5/2016
Solifenacin Succinate for Frequent Urination
2.3
Patient Review
7/16/2013
Solifenacin Succinate for Overactive Bladder
2
Patient Review
6/11/2010
Solifenacin Succinate for Needing to Urinate Immediately
2
Patient Review
2/19/2020
Solifenacin Succinate for Urine Leakage When there is a Strong Desire to Void
Patient Q&A Section about solifenacin succinate
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What drugs should not be taken with solifenacin?
"Other drugs that may interact with this medication include pramlintide, potassium tablets/capsules. Medications that can affect the removal of solifenacin from your body, which may in turn affect how solifenacin works, include certain azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole), mifepristone, and others."
Answered by AI
When should I take solifenacin succinate?
"Solifenacin tablets are typically taken just once a day, with or without food. The suspension form of solifenacin (VESIcare LS) is also typically taken once a day. To help you remember to take your medication, try to take it at the same time each day."
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Is it best to take solifenacin at night or in the morning?
"Nighttime dosing with solifenacin would be more effective at improving nighttime symptoms like nocturia, since peak plasma concentrations are reached 3-8 hours after it's been absorbed from the gut."
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What are the side effects of taking solifenacin?
"The following are symptoms of a bladder infection: bladder pain, bloody or cloudy urine, decrease in the frequency of urination, decrease in urine volume, difficult, burning, or painful urination, dry eyes, frequent urge to urinate, pounding in the ears."
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