VESIcare (solifenacin succinate) is used for the treatment of adults with overactive bladder, a condition characterized by symptoms such as urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency[1][2][3].
- It helps control the sudden and urgent need to urinate, frequent urination, and incontinence (involuntary loss of urine)[1][4][6].
- The medication works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder, allowing it to hold more urine and reducing symptoms[3][4][5].
VESIcare is also available in combination with tamsulosin for the symptomatic treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) in some cases[4][7].
The standard dosage is a 5 mg tablet taken orally once daily; if well tolerated, this may be increased to 10 mg once daily. Dosage may need to be adjusted in patients with certain medical conditions or those taking specific medications[1].
VESIcare should be used as prescribed by a healthcare professional. It is a long-term medication aiming to manage overactive bladder symptoms but does not cure the underlying condition[3][4].
References
- [1] INDICATIONS AND USAGE – accessdata.fda.gov
- [2] Vesicare (solifenacin succinate) tablets label
- [3] Solifenacin: MedlinePlus Drug Information
- [4] About solifenacin
- [5] Solifenacin (Vesicare) – Uses, Side Effects, and More
- [6] Vesicare Drug / Medicine Information
- [7] Solifenacin: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action – DrugBank
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