Vesicare tablets are a medication used to treat overactive bladder (OAB), a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. OAB is characterized by a sudden and frequent urge to urinate, which may be accompanied by urge incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine. OAB can significantly impact a patient's quality of life, causing embarrassment and limitations in daily activities. Vesicare works by relaxing the bladder muscles, helping to increase the bladder's ability to hold urine and reduce the urge to urinate.
Active Ingredients in Vesicare Tablets
Vesicare tablets contain one active ingredient:
Solifenacin: an anticholinergic that blocks acetylcholine receptors in the bladder muscles, leading to muscle relaxation and increased bladder capacity.
Available Strengths
Vesicare tablets are available in two strengths: 5 mg and 10 mg, allowing the doctor to determine the appropriate dosage for each patient based on their condition. Indications for use of Vesicare tablets
Treatment of overactive bladder (OAB), which includes symptoms such as an urgent need to urinate, increased urinary frequency, and nocturia.
Treatment of urge incontinence, which is the involuntary leakage of urine associated with an urgent need to urinate.
Relief from symptoms of an overactive bladder.
Drug interactions for Vesicare tablets
The patient should inform their doctor about all medications they are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medications and nutritional supplements, as some medications may interact with Vesicare.
Veicare may interact with certain antifungal medications (such as ketoconazole and itraconazole), antibiotics (such as clarithromycin), and heart medications (such as digoxin).
The patient should inform their doctor if they are taking any medications that affect gastrointestinal motility (such as metoclopramide).
The patient should inform their doctor about all medications they are taking to avoid any potential drug interactions.
Storage Conditions for Vesicare Tablets
Store at room temperature (15-30°C), away from heat and moisture, to maintain the product's effectiveness.
Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion.
Ensure the package is tightly closed after use to prevent the product from being exposed to moisture or air.