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Vesicare (Solifenacin Succinate) - Drug Interactions, Contraindications, Overdosage, etc

 
 



DRUG INTERACTIONS

Potent CYP3A4 Inhibitors

Following the administration of 10 mg of VESIcare in the presence of 400 mg of ketoconazole, a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4, the mean Cmax and AUC of solifenacin increased by 1.5 and 2.7-fold, respectively. Therefore, it is recommended not to exceed a 5 mg daily dose of VESIcare when administered with therapeutic doses of ketoconazole or other potent CYP3A4 inhibitors [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. The effects of weak or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors were not examined.

CYP3A4 Inducers

There were no in vivo studies conducted to evaluate the effect of CYP3A4 inducers on VESIcare. In vitro drug metabolism studies have shown that solifenacin is a substrate of CYP3A4. Therefore, inducers of CYP3A4 may decrease the concentration of solifenacin.

Drugs Metabolized by Cytochrome P450

At therapeutic concentrations, solifenacin does not inhibit CYP1A1/2, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, or 3A4 derived from human liver microsomes.

Warfarin

Solifenacin has no significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of R-warfarin or S-warfarin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

Oral Contraceptives

In the presence of solifenacin there are no significant changes in the plasma concentrations of combined oral contraceptives (ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

Digoxin

Solifenacin had no significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of digoxin (0.125 mg/day) in healthy subjects [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

OVERDOSAGE

Overdosage with VESIcare can potentially result in severe anticholinergic effects and should be treated accordingly. The highest dose ingested in an accidental overdose of solifenacin succinate was 280 mg in a 5-hour period. This case was associated with mental status changes. Some cases reported a decrease in the level of consciousness.

Intolerable anticholinergic side effects (fixed and dilated pupils, blurred vision, failure of heel-to-toe exam, tremors and dry skin) occurred on day 3 in normal volunteers taking 50 mg daily (5 times the maximum recommended therapeutic dose) and resolved within 7 days following discontinuation of drug.

In the event of overdose with VESIcare, treat with gastric lavage and appropriate supportive measures. ECG monitoring is also recommended.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

VESIcare is contraindicated in patients with:

  • •urinary retention [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)],
  • •gastric retention [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)],
  • •uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)], and
  • •in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)].

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