Vesicare
Designed to support detrusor muscle relaxation to manage overactive bladder and alleviate frequency urgency.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Solifenacin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Vesicare, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Vesicare vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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
designed to support detrusor muscle relaxation to manage overactive bladder and alleviate frequency urgency.
Mechanism of action
Selectively antagonises muscarinic M3 receptors on the bladder detrusor muscle, blocking acetylcholine contractions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Vesicare is the originator brand name, made by Astellas Pharma. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Astellas Pharma.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Solifenacin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.