VESICARE - solifenacin succinate tablet, film coated 
Astellas Pharma US, Inc.

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VESIcare®
 (solifenacin succinate) Tablets

Description

VESIcare®  (solifenacin succinate) is a muscarinic receptor antagonist. Chemically, solifenacin succinate is butanedioic acid, compounded with (1S)-(3R)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yl 3,4-dihydro-1-phenyl-2(1H)-iso-quinolinecarboxylate (1:1) having an empirical formula of C23H26N2O2•C4H6O4, and a molecular weight of 480.55. The structural formula of solifenacin succinate is:

Solifenacin succinate is a white to pale-yellowish-white crystal or crystalline powder. It is freely soluble at room temperature in water, glacial acetic acid, dimethyl sulfoxide, and methanol. Each VESIcare tablet contains 5 or 10 mg of solifenacin succinate and is formulated for oral administration. In addition to the active ingredient solifenacin succinate, each VESIcare tablet also contains the following inert ingredients: lactose monohydrate, corn starch, hypromellose 2910, magnesium stearate, talc, polyethylene glycol 8000 and titanium dioxide with yellow ferric oxide (5 mg VESIcare tablet) or red ferric oxide (10 mg VESIcare tablet).

Clinical Pharmacology

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 and stimulation of salivary secretion.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption

After oral administration of VESIcare to healthy volunteers, peak plasma levels (Cmax) of solifenacin are reached within 3 to 8 hours after administration, and at steady state ranged from 32.3 to 62.9 ng/mL for the 5 and 10 mg VESIcare tablets, respectively. The absolute bioavailability of solifenacin is approximately 90%, and plasma concentrations of solifenacin are proportional to the dose administered.

Effect of food

There is no significant effect of food on the pharmacokinetics of solifenacin.

Distribution

Solifenacin is approximately 98% (in vivo) bound to human plasma proteins, principally to ∝1-acid glycoprotein. Solifenacin is highly distributed to non-CNS tissues, having a mean steady-state volume of distribution of 600L.

Metabolism

Solifenacin is extensively metabolized in the liver. The primary pathway for elimination is by way of CYP3A4; however, alternate metabolic pathways exist. The primary metabolic routes of solifenacin are through N-oxidation of the quinuclidin ring and 4R-hydroxylation of tetrahydroisoquinoline ring. One pharmacologically active metabolite (4R-hydroxy solifenacin), occurring at low concentrations and unlikely to contribute significantly to clinical activity, and three pharmacologically inactive metabolites (N-glucuronide and the N-oxide and 4R-hydroxy-N-oxide of solifenacin) have been found in human plasma after oral dosing.

Excretion

Following the administration of 10 mg of 14C-solifenacin succinate to healthy volunteers, 69.2% of the radioactivity was recovered in the urine and 22.5% in the feces over 26 days. Less than 15% (as mean value) of the dose was recovered in the urine as intact solifenacin. The major metabolites identified in urine were N-oxide of solifenacin, 4R-hydroxy solifenacin and 4R-hydroxy-N-oxide of solifenacin and in feces 4R-hydroxy solifenacin. The elimination half-life of solifenacin following chronic dosing is approximately 45-68 hours.

Pharmacokinetics in Special Populations

Age

Multiple dose studies of VESIcare in elderly volunteers (65 to 80 years) showed that Cmax, AUC and t1/2 values were 20-25% higher as compared to the younger volunteers (18 to 55 years). (See PRECAUTIONS, Geriatric Use).

Pediatric

The pharmacokinetics of solifenacin has not been established in pediatric patients.

Gender

The pharmacokinetics of solifenacin is not significantly influenced by gender.

Race

The number of subjects of different races studied is not adequate to make any conclusions on the effect of race on the pharmacokinetics of solifenacin.

Renal Impairment

VESIcare should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. There is a 2.1-fold increase in AUC and 1.6-fold increase in t1/2 of solifenacin in patients with severe renal impairment. Doses of VESIcare greater than 5 mg are not recommended in patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr < 30 mL/min) (see PRECAUTIONS, DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

Hepatic Impairment

VESIcare should be used with caution in patients with reduced hepatic function. There is a 2-fold increase in the t1/2 and 35% increase in AUC of solifenacin in patients with moderate hepatic impairment. Doses of VESIcare greater than 5 mg are not recommended in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B). VESIcare is not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) (see PRECAUTIONS, DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

Drug-Drug Interactions

Drugs Metabolized by Cytochrome P450

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

CYP3A4 Inhibitors

In vitro drug metabolism studies have shown that solifenacin is a substrate of CYP3A4. Inducers or inhibitors of CYP3A4 may alter solifenacin pharmacokinetics.

Ketoconazole Interaction Study

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 PRECAUTIONS, DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

Oral Contraceptives

In the presence of solifenacin there are no significant changes in the plasma concentrations of combined oral contraceptives (ethinyl estradiol/levogestrel).

Warfarin

Solifenacin has no significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of R-warfarin or S-warfarin.

Digoxin

Solifenacin had no significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of digoxin (0.125 mg/day) in healthy subjects.

Cardiac Electrophysiology

The effect of 10 mg and 30 mg solifenacin succinate on the QT interval was evaluated at the time of peak plasma concentration of solifenacin in a multi-dose, randomized, double-blind, placebo and positive-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) trial. Subjects were randomized to one of two treatment groups after receiving placebo and moxifloxacin sequentially. One group (n=51) went on to complete 3 additional sequential periods of dosing with solifenacin 10, 20, and 30 mg while the second group (n=25) in parallel completed a sequence of placebo and moxifloxacin. Study subjects were female volunteers aged 19 to 79 years. The 30 mg dose of solifenacin succinate (three times the highest recommended dose) was chosen for use in this study because this dose results in a solifenacin exposure that covers those observed upon co-administration of 10 mg VESIcare with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole, 400 mg). Due to the sequential dose escalating nature of the study, baseline EKG measurements were separated from the final QT assessment (of the 30 mg dose level) by 33 days.

The median difference from baseline in heart rate associated with the 10 and 30 mg doses of solifenacin succinate compared to placebo was -2 and 0 beats/minute, respectively. Because a significant period effect on QTc was observed, the QTc effects were analyzed utilizing the parallel placebo control arm rather than the pre-specified intra-patient analysis. Representative results are shown in Table 1.

Table 1. QTc changes in msec (90%CI) from baseline at Tmax (relative to placebo)*

Drug/Dose	Fridericia method (using mean difference)
* Results displayed are those derived from the parallel design portion of the study and represent the comparison of Group 1 to time-matched placebo effects in Group 2
Solifenacin 10 mg	2 (-3,6)
Solifenacin 30 mg	8 (4,13)

Moxifloxacin was included as a positive control in this study and, given the length of the study, its effect on the QT interval was evaluated in 3 different sessions. The placebo subtracted mean changes (90% CI) in QTcF for moxifloxacin in the three sessions were 11 (7, 14), 12 (8, 17), and 16 (12, 21), respectively.

The QT interval prolonging effect appeared greater for the 30 mg compared to the 10 mg dose of solifenacin. Although the effect of the highest solifenacin dose (three times the maximum therapeutic dose) studied did not appear as large as that of the positive control moxifloxacin at its therapeutic dose, the confidence intervals overlapped. This study was not designed to draw direct statistical conclusions between the drugs or the dose levels.

CLINICAL STUDIES

VESIcare was evaluated in four twelve-week, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group, multicenter clinical trials for the treatment of overactive bladder in patients having symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and/or urge or mixed incontinence (with a predominance of urge). Entry criteria required that patients have symptoms of overactive bladder for ≥ 3 months duration. These studies involved 3027 patients (1811 on VESIcare and 1216 on placebo), and approximately 90% of these patients completed the 12-week studies. Two of the four studies evaluated the 5 and 10 mg VESIcare doses and the other two evaluated only the 10 mg dose. All patients completing the 12-week studies were eligible to enter an open label, long term extension study and 81% of patients enrolling completed the additional 40-week treatment period. The majority of patients were Caucasian (93%) and female (80%) with a mean age of 58 years.

The primary endpoint in all four trials was the mean change from baseline to 12 weeks in number of micturitions/24 hours. Secondary endpoints included mean change from baseline to 12 weeks in number of incontinence episodes/24 hours, and mean volume voided per micturition. The efficacy of VESIcare was similar across patient age and gender. The mean reduction in the number of micturitions per 24 hours was significantly greater with VESIcare 5 mg (2.3; p<0.001) and VESIcare 10 mg (2.7; p<0.001) compared to placebo, (1.4).

The mean reduction in the number of incontinence episodes per 24 hours was significantly greater with VESIcare 5 mg (1.5; p<0.001) and VESIcare 10 mg (1.8; p<0.001) treatment groups compared to placebo (1.1). The mean increase in the volume voided per micturition was significantly greater with VESIcare 5 mg (32.3 mL; p<0.001) and VESIcare 10 mg (42.5 mL; p<0.001) compared with placebo (8.5 mL).

The results for the primary and secondary endpoints in the four individual 12-week clinical studies of VESIcare are reported in Tables 2 through 5.

Table 2. Mean Change from Baseline to Endpoint for VESIcare (5 mg and 10 mg daily) and Placebo: 905-CL-015

Parameter	Placebo (N=253) Mean (SE)	VESIcare 5 mg (N=266) Mean (SE)	VESIcare 10 mg (N=264) Mean (SE)
*  Primary endpoint † Secondary endpoint
Urinary Frequency (Number of Micturitions/24 hours)*
Baseline Reduction P value vs. placebo	12.2 (0.26) 1.2 (0.21)	12.1 (0.24) 2.2 (0.18) <0.001	12.3 (0.24) 2.6 (0.20) <0. 001
Number of Incontinence Episodes/24 hours†
Baseline Reduction P value vs. placebo	2.7 (0.23) 0.8 (0.18)	2.6 (0.22) 1.4 (0.15) <0.01	2.6 (0.23) 1.5 (0.18) <0.01
Volume Voided per micturition [mL]†
Baseline Increase P value vs. placebo	143.8 (3.37) 7.4 (2.28)	149.6 (3.35) 32.9 (2.92) <0.001	147.2 (3.15) 39.2 (3.11) <0.001

Table 3. Mean Change from Baseline to Endpoint for VESIcare (5 mg and 10 mg daily) and Placebo: 905-CL-018

Parameter	Placebo (N=281) Mean (SE)	VESIcare 5 mg (N=286) Mean (SE)	VESIcare 10 mg (N=290) Mean (SE)
*  Primary endpoint † Secondary endpoint
Urinary Frequency (Number of Micturitions/24 hours)*
Baseline Reduction P value vs. placebo	12.3 (0.23) 1.7 (0.19)	12.1 (0.23) 2.4 (0.17) <0.001	12.1 (0.21) 2.9 (0.18) <0. 001
Number of Incontinence Episodes/24 hours†
Baseline Reduction P value vs. placebo	3.2 (0.24) 1.3 (0.19)	2.6 (0.18) 1.6 (0.16) <0.01	2.8 (0.20) 1.6 (0.18) 0.016
Volume Voided per micturition [mL]†
Baseline Increase P value vs. placebo	147.2 (3.18) 11.3 (2.52)	148.5 (3.16) 31.8 (2.94) <0.001	145.9 (3.42) 36.6 (3.04) <0.001

Table 4. Mean Change from Baseline to Endpoint for VESIcare (10 mg daily) and Placebo: 905-CL-013

Parameter	Placebo (N=309) Mean (SE)	VESIcare 10 mg (N=306) Mean (SE)
*  Primary endpoint † Secondary endpoint
Urinary Frequency (Number of Micturitions/24 hours)*
Baseline Reduction P value vs. placebo	11.5 (0.18) 1.5 (0.15)	11.7 (0.18) 3.0 (0.15) <0. 001
Number of Incontinence Episodes/24 hours†
Baseline Reduction P value vs. placebo	3.0 (0.20) 1.1 (0.16)	3.1 (0.22) 2.0 (0.19) <0.001
Volume Voided per micturition [mL]†
Baseline Increase P value vs. placebo	190.3 (5.48) 2.7 (3.15)	183.5 (4.97) 47.2 (3.79) <0.001

Table 5. Mean Change from Baseline to Endpoint for VESIcare (10 mg daily) and Placebo: 905-CL-014

Parameter	Placebo (N=295) Mean (SE)	VESIcare 10 mg (N=298) Mean (SE)
*  Primary endpoint † Secondary endpoint
Urinary Frequency (Number of Micturitions/24 hours)*
Baseline Reduction P value vs. placebo	11.8 (0.18) 1.3 (0.16)	11.5 (0.18) 2.4 (0.15) <0. 001
Number of Incontinence Episodes/24 hours†
Baseline Reduction P value vs. placebo	2.9 (0.18) 1.2 (0.15)	2.9 (0.17) 2.0 (0.15) <0.001
Volume Voided per micturition [mL]†
Baseline Increase P value vs. placebo	175.7 (4.44) 13.0 (3.45)	174.1 (4.15) 46.4 (3.73) <0.001

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

VESIcare is indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

VESIcare is contraindicated in patients with urinary retention, gastric retention, uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, and in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug substance or other components of the product.

Precautions

Bladder Outflow Obstruction

VESIcare, like other anticholinergic drugs, should be administered with caution to patients with clinically significant bladder outflow obstruction because of the risk of urinary retention.

Gastrointestinal Obstructive Disorders and Decreased GI Motility

VESIcare, like other anticholinergics, should be used with caution in patients with decreased gastrointestinal motility.

Controlled Narrow-Angle Glaucoma

VESIcare should be used with caution in patients being treated for narrow-angle glaucoma. (See CONTRAINDICATIONS)

Reduced Renal Function

VESIcare should be used with caution in patients with reduced renal function. Doses of VESIcare greater than 5 mg are not recommended in patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr <30 mL/min). (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION)

Reduced Hepatic Function

VESIcare should be used with caution in patients with reduced hepatic function. Doses of VESIcare greater than 5 mg are not recommended in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B). VESIcare is not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C). (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION)

Drug-Drug Interactions

Do not exceed a 5 mg daily dose of VESIcare when administered with therapeutic doses of ketoconazole or other potent CYP3A4 inhibitors. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION)

Patients with Congenital or Acquired QT Prolongation

In a study of the effect of solifenacin on the QT interval in 76 healthy women (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Cardiac Electrophysiology), the QT prolonging effect appeared less with solifenacin 10 mg than with 30 mg (three times the maximum recommended dose), and the effect of solifenacin 30 mg did not appear as large as that of the positive control moxifloxacin at its therapeutic dose. This observation should be considered in clinical decisions to prescribe VESIcare for patients with a known history of QT prolongation or patients who are taking medications known to prolong the QT interval.

Information for Patients

Patients should be informed that antimuscarinic agents such as VESIcare have been associated with constipation and blurred vision. Patients should be advised to contact their physician if they experience severe abdominal pain or become constipated for 3 or more days. Because VESIcare may cause blurred vision, patients should be advised to exercise caution in decisions to engage in potentially dangerous activities until the drug’s effect on the patient’s vision has been determined. Heat prostration (due to decreased sweating) can occur when anticholinergic drugs, such as VESIcare, are used in a hot environment. Patients should read the patient leaflet entitled “Patient Information VESIcare” before starting therapy with VESIcare.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

Solifenacin succinate was not mutagenic in the in vitro Salmonella typhimurium or Escherichia coli microbial mutagenicity test or chromosomal aberration test in human peripheral blood lymphocytes with or without metabolic activation, or in the in vivo micronucleus test in rats.

No increase in tumors was found following the administration of solifenacin succinate to male and female mice for 104 weeks at doses up to 200 mg/kg/day (5 and 9 times human exposure at the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD], respectively), and male and female rats for 104 weeks at doses up to 20 and 15 mg/kg/day, respectively (<1 times exposure at the MRHD).

Solifenacin succinate had no effect on reproductive function, fertility or early embryonic development of the fetus in male and female mice treated with 250 mg/kg/day (13 times exposure at the MRHD) of solifenacin succinate, and in male rats treated with 50 mg/kg/day (<1 times exposure at the MRHD) and female rats treated with 100 mg/kg/day (1.7 times exposure at the MRHD) of solifenacin succinate.

Pregnancy

Teratogenic Effects, Pregnancy Category

Pregnancy Category C

Reproduction studies have been performed in mice, rats and rabbits. After oral administration of 14C-solifenacin succinate to pregnant mice, drug-related material was shown to cross the placental barrier. No embryotoxicity or teratogenicity was observed in mice treated with 30 mg/kg/day (1.2 times exposure at the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD]). Administration of solifenacin succinate to pregnant mice at doses of 100 mg/kg and greater (3.6 times exposure at the MRHD), during the major period of organ development resulted in reduced fetal body weights. Administration of 250 mg/kg (7.9 times exposure at the MRHD) to pregnant mice resulted in an increased incidence of cleft palate. In utero and lactational exposures to maternal doses of solifenacin succinate of 100 mg/kg/day and greater (3.6 times exposure at the MRHD) resulted in reduced peripartum and postnatal survival, reductions in body weight gain, and delayed physical development (eye opening and vaginal patency). An increase in the percentage of male offspring was also observed in litters from offspring exposed to maternal doses of 250 mg/kg/day. No embryotoxic effects were observed in rats at up to 50 mg/kg/day (<1 times exposure at the MRHD) or in rabbits at up to 50 mg/kg/day (1.8 times exposure at the MRHD). There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, VESIcare should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

Labor and Delivery

The effect of VESIcare on labor and delivery in humans has not been studied.

There were no effects on natural delivery in mice treated with 30 mg/kg/day (1.2 times exposure at the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD]). Administration of solifenacin succinate at 100 mg/kg/day (3.6 times exposure at the MRHD) or greater increased peripartum pup mortality.

Nursing Mothers

After oral administration of 14C-solifenacin succinate to lactating mice, radioactivity was detected in maternal milk. There were no adverse observations in mice treated with 30 mg/kg/day (1.2 times exposure at the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD]). Pups of female mice treated with 100 mg/kg/day (3.6 times exposure at the MRHD) or greater revealed reduced body weights, postpartum pup mortality or delays in the onset of reflex and physical development during the lactation period.

It is not known whether solifenacin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, VESIcare should not be administered during nursing. A decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue VESIcare in nursing mothers.

Pediatric Use

The safety and effectiveness of VESIcare in pediatric patients have not been established.

Geriatric Use

In placebo controlled clinical studies, similar safety and effectiveness were observed between older (623 patients ≥ 65 years and 189 patients ≥ 75 years) and younger patients (1188 patients < 65 years) treated with VESIcare (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacokinetics in Special Populations).

ADVERSE REACTIONS

VESIcare has been evaluated for safety in 1811 patients in randomized, placebo-controlled trials. Expected side effects of antimuscarinic agents are dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision (accommodation abnormalities), urinary retention, and dry eyes. The most common adverse events reported in patients treated with VESIcare were dry mouth and constipation and the incidence of these side effects was higher in the 10 mg compared to the 5 mg dose group. In the four 12-week double-blind clinical trials there were three intestinal serious adverse events in patients, all treated with VESIcare 10 mg (one fecal impaction, one colonic obstruction, and one intestinal obstruction). The overall rate of serious adverse events in the double-blind trials was 2%. Angioneurotic edema has been reported in one patient taking VESIcare 5 mg. Compared to twelve weeks of treatment with VESIcare, the incidence and severity of adverse events were similar in patients who remained on drug for up to 12 months. The most frequent reason for discontinuation due to an adverse event was dry mouth, 1.5%. Table 6 lists adverse events, regardless of causality, that were reported in randomized, placebo-controlled trials at an incidence greater than placebo and in 1% or more of patients treated with VESIcare 5 or 10 mg once daily for up to 12 weeks.

Table 6. Percentages of Patients with Treatment-emergent Adverse Events Exceeding Placebo Rate and Reported by 1% or More Patients for Combined Pivotal Studies

SYSTEM ORGAN CLASS MedDRA Preferred Term	Placebo (%)	VESIcare 5 mg (%)	VESIcare 10 mg (%)
Number of Patients	1216	578	1233
Number of Patients with Treatment-emergent AE	634	265	773
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
Dry Mouth	4.2	10.9	27.6
Constipation	2.9	5.4	13.4
Nausea	2.0	1.7	3.3
Dyspepsia	1.0	1.4	3.9
Abdominal Pain Upper	1.0	1.9	1.2
Vomiting NOS	0.9	0.2	1.1
INFECTIONS AND INFESTATIONS
Urinary Tract Infection NOS	2.8	2.8	4.8
Influenza	1.3	2.2	0.9
Pharyngitis NOS	1.0	0.3	1.1
NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS
Dizziness	1.8	1.9	1.8
EYE DISORDERS
Vision Blurred	1.8	3.8	4.8
Dry Eyes NOS	0.6	0.3	1.6
RENAL AND URINARY DISORDERS
Urinary Retention	0.6	0	1.4
GENERAL DISORDERS AND ADMINISTRATION SITE CONDITIONS
Edema Lower Limb	0.7	0.3	1.1
Fatigue	1.1	1.0	2.1
PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
Depression NOS	0.8	1.2	0.8
RESPIRATORY, THORACIC AND MEDIASTINAL DISORDERS
Cough	0.2	0.2	1.1
VASCULAR DISORDERS
Hypertension NOS	0.6	1.4	0.5

Post-Marketing Surveillance

The following events have been reported in association with solifenacin use in worldwide postmarketing experience: General: peripheral edema, hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema, rash, pruritus, and urticaria; Central Nervous: headache, confusion and hallucinations; Cardiovascular: QT prolongation; Torsade de Pointes.Because these spontaneously reported events are from the worldwide postmarketing experience, the frequency of events and the role of solifenacin in their causation cannot be reliably determined.

OVERDOSAGE

Acute

Overdosage with VESIcare can potentially result in severe anticholinergic effects and should be treated accordingly. The highest case of accidental overdose of solifenacin succinate was 280mg in a 5 hour period, resulting in mental status changes but not requiring hospitalization.

Chronic

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.

Treatment of Overdosage

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

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The recommended dose of VESIcare is 5 mg once daily. If the 5 mg dose is well tolerated, the dose may be increased to 10 mg once daily.

VESIcare should be taken with liquids and swallowed whole. VESIcare can be administered with or without food.

Dose Adjustment in Renal Impairment

For patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr <30 mL/min), a daily dose of VESIcare greater than 5 mg is not recommended.

Dose Adjustment in Hepatic Impairment

For patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B), a daily dose of VESIcare greater than 5 mg is not recommended. Use of VESIcare in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) is not recommended.

Dose Adjustment CYP3A4 Inhibitors

When administered with therapeutic doses of ketoconazole or other potent CYP3A4 inhibitors, a daily dose of VESIcare greater than 5 mg is not recommended.

HOW SUPPLIED

VESIcare is supplied as round, film-coated tablets, available in bottles and unit dose blister packages as follows:

strength color debossed	5 mg light yellow logo, 150	10 mg light pink logo, 151
Bottle of 30 Bottle of 90 Unit Dose Pack of 100	NDC 51248-150-01 NDC 51248-150-03 NDC 51248-150-52	NDC 51248-151-01 NDC 51248-151-03 NDC 51248-151-52

 

Store at 25ºC (77ºF) with excursions permitted from 15ºC to 30ºC (59°F-86ºF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]

Rx Only

Supplemental Patient Material

 

VESIcare® - (VES-ih-care) (solifenacin succinate)

 

Read the Patient Information that comes with VESIcare before you start taking it and each

time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of

talking with your doctor or other healthcare professional about your condition or

treatment. Only your doctor or healthcare professional can determine if treatment with

VESIcare is right for you.

 

What is VESIcare?

VESIcare is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat the following symptoms due to a

condition called overactive bladder:

• Having to go to the bathroom too often, also called “urinary frequency”,
• Having a strong need to go to the bathroom right away, also called “urgency”,
• Leaking or wetting accidents, also called “urinary incontinence.”

VESIcare has not been studied in children.

 

What is overactive bladder?

Overactive bladder occurs when you cannot control your bladder contractions. When these

muscle contractions happen too often or cannot be controlled you can get symptoms of

overactive bladder, which are urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and urinary incontinence

(leakage).

Who should NOT take VESIcare?

Do not take VESIcare if you:

• are not able to empty your bladder (also called “urinary retention”),
• have delayed or slow emptying of your stomach (also called “gastric retention”),
• have an eye problem called “uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma”,
• are allergic to VESIcare or any of its ingredients. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients.

 

What should I tell my doctor before starting VESIcare?

Before starting VESIcare tell your doctor or healthcare professional about all of your medical

conditions including if you:

• have any stomach or intestinal problems or problems with constipation,
• have trouble emptying your bladder or you have a weak urine stream,
• have an eye problem called narrow-angle glaucoma,
• have liver problems,
• have kidney problems,
• are pregnant or trying to become pregnant (It is not known if VESIcare can harm your unborn baby.),
• are breastfeeding (It is not known if VESIcare passes into breast milk and if it can harm your baby. You should decide whether to breastfeed or take VESIcare, but not both.).

Before starting on VESIcare, tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including

prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. While taking

VESIcare, tell your doctor or healthcare professional about all changes in the medicines you

are taking including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal

supplements. VESIcare and other medicines may affect each other.

 

How should I take VESIcare?

Take VESIcare exactly as prescribed. Your doctor will prescribe the dose that is right for you.

Your doctor may prescribe the lowest dose if you have certain medical conditions such as liver or kidney problems.

• You should take one VESIcare tablet once a day.
• You should take VESIcare with liquid and swallow the tablet whole.
• You can take VESIcare with or without food.
• If you miss a dose of VESIcare, begin taking VESIcare again the next day. Do not take 2 doses of VESIcare the same day.
• If you take too much VESIcare or overdose, call your local Poison Control Center or emergency room right away.

 

What are the possible side effects with VESIcare?

The most common side effects with VESIcare are:

• blurred vision. Use caution while driving or doing dangerous activities until you know how VESIcare affects you.
• dry mouth.
• constipation. Call your doctor if you get severe stomach area (abdominal) pain or become constipated for 3 or more days.
• heat prostration. Heat prostration (due to decreased sweating) can occur when drugs, such as VESIcare, are used in a hot environment.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effects that bother you or that do not go away.

These are not all the side effects with VESIcare. For more information, ask your doctor,

healthcare professional or pharmacist.

 

How should I store VESIcare?

• Keep VESIcare and all other medications out of the reach of children.
• Store VESIcare at room temperature, 50° to 86°F (15° to 30°C). Keep the bottle closed.
• Safely dispose of VESIcare that is out of date or that you no longer need.

 

General information about VESIcare

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in patient

information leaflets. Do not use VESIcare for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do

not give VESIcare to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may

harm them.

This leaflet summarizes the most important information about VESIcare. If you would like

more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information

about VESIcare that is written for health professionals. You can also call (866) 972-4636 toll

free, or visit www.VESIcare.com.

 

What are the ingredients in VESIcare?

 

Active ingredient: solifenacin succinate

Inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, corn starch, hypromellose 2910, magnesium

stearate, talc, polyethylene glycol 8000 and titanium dioxide with yellow ferric oxide (5 mg

VESIcare tablet) or red ferric oxide (10 mg VESICARE tablet)

Manufactured by:

Astellas Pharma Technologies Inc.

Norman, Oklahoma 73072

 

Marketed by:

Astellas Pharma US, Inc.

Deerfield, Illinois 60015-2548

 

Marketed and Distributed by:

GlaxoSmithKline

Research Triangle Park

North Carolina 27709

© 2005 Astellas Pharma US, Inc.

& GlaxoSmithKline

05152008VES/Revised: May 2008

VESICARE  solifenacin succinate   tablet, film coated

Product Information Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 51248-150 Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

INGREDIENTS Name (Active Moiety) Type Strength solifenacin succinate (solifenacin) Active 5 MILLIGRAM  In 1 TABLET lactose monohydrate Inactive   corn starch Inactive   hypromellose 2910 Inactive   magnesium stearate Inactive   talc Inactive   polyethylene glycol 8000 Inactive   titanium dioxide with yellow ferric oxide Inactive

Product Characteristics Color yellow (YELLOW) Score no score Shape ROUND (ROUND) Size 8mm Flavor Imprint Code 150 Contains      Coating true Symbol true

Packaging # NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging 1 51248-150-52 100 TABLET In 1 BLISTER PACK None 2 51248-150-03 90 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE None 3 51248-150-01 30 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE None

VESICARE  solifenacin succinate   tablet, film coated

Product Information Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 51248-151 Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

INGREDIENTS Name (Active Moiety) Type Strength solifenacin succinate (solifenacin) Active 10 MILLIGRAM  In 1 TABLET lactose monohydrate Inactive   corn starch Inactive   hypromellose 2910 Inactive   magnesium stearate Inactive   talc Inactive   polyethylene glycol 8000 Inactive   titanium dioxide with red ferric oxide Inactive

Product Characteristics Color pink (PINK) Score no score Shape ROUND (ROUND) Size 8mm Flavor Imprint Code 151 Contains      Coating true Symbol true

Packaging # NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging 1 51248-151-52 100 TABLET In 1 BLISTER PACK None 2 51248-151-03 90 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE None 3 51248-151-01 30 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE None

Revised: 05/2008Astellas Pharma US, Inc.