Susan E Hoffstetter, Fah Che Leong
Mar 1, 2009
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Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology
Abstract
Solifenacin succinate, a competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist, is one of the newer options for the treatment of overactive bladder in men and women. Objective: To review the pharmacology, efficacy and tolerability for the treatment of overactive bladder with solifenacin succinate. Methods: A literature search was done using the keywords YM905 and solifenacin succinate. Conclusion: Solifenacin succinate was shown to be effective for symptom control with an increase in volume voided, improvement in quality of life and a decrease in a common side effect of dry mouth compared to other medications.