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Generic: Solifenacin Succinate

Form: Tablet 10mg

Indication

Overactive bladder

Administration

May be taken with or without food. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.

Adult Dose

Oral Overactive bladder Adult: 5 mg once daily. If well tolerated, may increase to 10 mg once daily if needed. For patients who are concurrently taking CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole, ritonavir): Max dose: 5 mg once daily. Hepatic impairment: Child-pugh class B: Max: 5 mg daily; Child-pugh class C: Use is not recommended.

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation <30 Max: 5 mg daily.

Contraindication

Uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, gastric retention.

Mode of Action

Solifenacin is a selective M3 antimuscarinic that inhibits muscarinic receptors resulting in decreased urinary bladder contraction, increased residual urine volume and decreased detrusor muscle pressure.

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ 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.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ 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 __NAME__ might reduce milk production, and cause constipation, dry mouth and urine infection in the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. __NAME__ may cause blurred vision and sometimes sleepiness or tiredness which may affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients undergoing kidney dialysis.

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__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.