# Solifenacin Succinate (Solifenacin Succinate)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/solifenacin-succinate
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Solifenacin Succinate?

Solifenacin Succinate is an antimuscarinic. It is prescribed to treat urinary incontinence, urge, urinary bladder. Across the United States, 25,000 doctors prescribe Solifenacin to approximately 137,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Solifenacin Succinate

## Indications

Solifenacin Succinate is prescribed for several conditions including urinary incontinence, urge, urinary bladder, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Urinary Incontinence](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/urinary-incontinence)
- [Urge](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/urge)
- [Urinary Bladder](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/urinary-bladder)
- [Overactive](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/overactive)

## Mechanism of action

Solifenacin is a competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist. Muscarinic receptors play an important role in several major cholinergically mediated functions, including contractions of urinary bladder smooth muscle.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: antimuscarinics
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

USA at 1 (888), The most frequent adverse reaction leading to study discontinuation was dry mouth (1.5%)

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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