Vesicare
Solifenacin tablets for overactive bladder. It calms bladder muscle spasms to reduce sudden urges.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Solifenacin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg
Vesicare is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Vesicare depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Vesicare details
- Condition
- Overactive Bladder
- Alternative names
- solifenacin
- Therapeutic class
- Anticholinergic; Antispasmodic
- Pharmacological class
- Muscarinic Antagonist
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; constipation; dry eyes
- Moderate side effects
- blurred vision; headache; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Astellas Pharma
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Erythromycin; Anticholinergics
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Contraindications
urinary retention; gastric retention; uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma; severe hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
severe anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Solifenacin tablets for overactive bladder. It calms bladder muscle spasms to reduce sudden urges.
Mechanism of action
Selectively antagonises muscarinic M3 receptors on the bladder detrusor muscle, blocking acetylcholine contractions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Vesicare names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Solifenacin at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.