Solifenacin: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

What Drug Solifenacin?

What is solifenacin for?

Solifenacin is used to treat symptoms of urinating too much. These symptoms include frequent urge to urinate and bed-wetting. Solifenacin belongs to a class of drugs that act on the bladder or prostate, known as antispasmodics. Solifenacin works by relaxing the muscles in the bladder and increasing the ability to control urination.

How to use solifenacin?

Follow the medication instructions provided by your doctor or pharmacist before using the medicine. If you have questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Read the information leaflet provided by your pharmacist before using solifenacin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Use with one full drink glass. Take this medicine whole because the powder in the tablet is very bitter in taste.

Take this medicine regularly for optimal benefits. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time each day. Do not stop using this medication before consulting a doctor.

The dose given is adjusted to your health condition, response to treatment, and other drugs used. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal products).

Do not increase your dose or use the medication more frequently than is prescribed. Your condition will not improve, and you may increase your risk of side effects.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse.

How to store solifenacin?

This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Solifenacin dosage

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the solifenacin dosage for adults?

Usual adult dosage:

5 mg taken by mouth per day.

What is the dosage of solifenacin for children?

There is no provision for the dosage of this drug for children. This medicine can be dangerous for children. It is important to understand the safety of drugs before use. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

In what dosage is solifenacin available?

Solifenacin is available in the following dosages and forms:

• Tablet, liquid: 5 mg, 10 mg

Solifenacin side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to solifenacin?

Seek medical help immediately if you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using solifenacin and call your doctor if you experience serious side effects such as:

• dry skin, heat and excessive thirst
• severe stomach pain, or difficulty passing stools for 3 or more days
• pain or feeling burning when urinating
• changes in vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around light
• lack of urination or not urinating at all than usual
• confused, hallucinating
• high potassium (slow heart rate, weak pulse, muscle weakness, tickling)
• a moderately severe skin reaction - fever, sore throat, swelling of the face or tongue, burning in the eyes, pain in the skin, followed by a red or purple bruise that spreads (especially on the face or upper body) and scaly, peeling skin

Less serious side effects include:

• headache, dizziness, drowsiness, feeling tired
• mouth feels dry, hoarse voice
• dry eyes, blurred vision
• nausea, loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, burning feeling in the stomach
• mild contrasts
• fever, sore throat, body aches, or other flu symptoms

Not everyone experiences the above side effects. There may be some unspecified side effects. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Solifenacin Drug Warnings and Cautions

What should be known before using solifenacin?

Before using certain drugs, consider the risks and benefits first. This is a decision you and your doctor will have to make. For this drug, pay attention to the following:

Allergy

Tell your doctor if you have any unusual or allergic reactions to this or any other medicine. Also tell your doctor if you have any other types of allergies such as to food, coloring, preservatives, or animal allergies. For over-the-counter products, read the labels on the packaging carefully.

Children

Further studies on the relationship between age and the effects of solifenacin in children have not been found. The safety and efficiency of the drug has not been determined.

Elderly

There are no studies on the use of this drug in the elderly with age problems that can limit the use of solifenacin in the elderly. However, elderly patients may develop kidney or liver disease, which requires monitoring and adjustments to the dosage for patients taking solifenacin.

Is solifenacin safe for pregnant and lactating women?

There is no adequate research on the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medicine. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = No risk,
• B = not at risk in several studies,
• C = May be risky,
• D = There is positive evidence of risk,
• X = Contraindicated,
• N = Unknown

Solifenacin Drug Interactions

What medicines may interact with solifenacin?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

Taking this drug with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may not prescribe you this medication or will change some of the drugs you are already taking:

• Amifampridine
• Cisapride
• Dronedarone
• Fluconazole
• Ketoconazole
• Mesoridazine
• Nelfinavir
• Pimozide
• Piperaquine
• Posaconazole
• Potassium
• Sparfloxacin
• Thioridazine

Using this medication with some of the medicines below is not usually recommended, but in some cases it may be necessary. If these two drugs are prescribed for you, your doctor will usually change the dosage or determine how often you should take them:

• Acrivastine
• Alfuzosin
• Amiodarone
• Amitriptyline
• Amoxapine
• Anagrelide
• Apomorphine
• Aripiprazole
• Arsenic Trioxide
• Asenapine
• Astemizole
• Azithromycin
• Bupropion
• Buserelin
• Ceritinib
• Chloroquine
• Chlorpromazine
• Ciprofloxacin
• Citalopram
• Clarithromycin
• Clomipramine
• Clozapine
• Crizotinib
• Dabrafenib
• Dasatinib
• Delamanid
• Desipramine
• Deslorelin
• Disopyramide
• Dofetilide
• Dolasetron
• Domperidone
• Droperidol
• Erythromycin
• Escitalopram
• Fingolimod
• Flecainide
• Fluoxetine
• Gatifloxacin
• Gemifloxacin
• Gonadorelin
• Goserelin
• Granisetron
• Halofantrine
• Haloperidol
• Histrelin
• Ibutilide
• Idelalisib
• Iloperidone
• Imipramine
• Ivabradine
• Lapatinib
• Leuprolide
• Levofloxacin
• Lopinavir
• Lumefantrine
• Mefloquine
• Methadone
• Metronidazole
• Mifepristone
• Morphine
• Morphine Sulfate Liposome
• Moxifloxacin
• Nafarelin
• Nilotinib
• Norfloxacin
• Nortriptyline
• Octreotide
• Ofloxacin
• Ondansetron
• Oxymorphone
• Paliperidone
• Pasireotide
• Pazopanib
• Perflutren Lipid Microsphere
• Procainamide
• Prochlorperazine
• Promethazine
• Propafenone
• Protriptyline
• Quetiapine
• Quinidine
• Quinine
• Ranolazine
• Salmeterol
• Sevoflurane
• Siltuximab
• Sodium Phosphate
• Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic
• Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic
• Sorafenib
• Sotalol
• Sunitinib
• Telavancin
• Terfenadine
• Tetrabenazine
• Trazodone
• Trifluoperazine
• Trimipramine
• Triptorelin
• Umeclidinium
• Vandetanib
• Vardenafil
• Vemurafenib
• Vinflunine
• Voriconazole
• Ziprasidone

Can food or alcohol interact with solifenacin?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or at certain foods because they can cause drug interactions. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with solifenacin?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:

• bladder blockage (difficulty urinating)
• glaucoma, narrow and uncontrolled angle
• QT Prolongation (heart rate problems), history
• slow working bowel or difficulty passing stools — use with caution. Maybe your condition will get worse.
• stomach storage (food is not digested easily)
• difficulty urinating (urine is not easily excreted) - should not be used by patients with this disease.
• Kidney illness
• liver disease - use with caution, as it can increase side effects due to difficulty getting rid of the drug from the body.

Solifenacin overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of emergency or overdose, contact your local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Overdose symptoms include:

• bruise
• dry mouth
• dry eyes
• blurred vision
• the pupil is getting bigger
• confused
• fever
• rapid heart rate
• the hand is vibrating and uncontrollable
• it's hard to walk
• hallucinating
• coma
• passed out

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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