Yes, Vesicare (solifenacin) is classified as an anticholinergic medication. It works by blocking the action of acetylcholine on muscarinic receptors in the bladder, which helps reduce involuntary bladder contractions and alleviate symptoms of overactive bladder. This mechanism helps improve urinary control and reduce urgency and frequency of urination.
The trademark name is Vesicare, styled as VESIcare(solifenacin succinate), a continence control drug.
Ativan is not technically an anticholinergic. However, it can have anticholinergic effects.
Ativan is not technically an anticholinergic. However, it can have anticholinergic effects.
Levociterizine is not anticholinergic.
There is currently no herbal equivalent of Vesicare. There are things you can do at home to help curb your incontinence though. The most helpful thing to do is to strengthen the muscles of your pelvic floor.
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Below is a link to Beer's list of anticholinergic drugs to be avoided by seniors.
You can use Anticholinergic medications: Oxybutynin (Ditropan XL, Oxytrol) Tolterodine (Detrol) Darifenacin (Enablex) Solifenacin (Vesicare) Trospium (Sanctura) Fesoterodine (Toviaz) For more information check out mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-incontinence/in-depth/bladder-control-problems/art-20044220
Vesicare (solifenacin) works by blocking certain receptors in the bladder, called muscarinic receptors. By doing so, it reduces bladder muscle contractions and helps to control symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent urination, urgency, and incontinence.
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