solifenacin
Trade name: vesicare
Approved
Nov 19, 2004
Solifenacin is a competitive muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist. The binding of acetylcholine to these receptors, particularly the M3 receptor subtype, plays a critical role in the contraction of smooth muscle. By preventing the binding of acetylcholine to these receptors, solifenacin reduces smooth muscle tone in the bladder, allowing the bladder to retain larger volumes of urine. It is FDA approved for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency. Common adverse reactions include constipation, Xerostomia. Inhibitors of CYP3A4 may increase the concentration of Solifenacin. Vice versa, CYP3A4 Inducers decrease concentration. — NCATS
Clinical trial activity
142 trials · 105 clinical orgs · 31 marketing orgs
Earliest trial started Jul 1, 2003 (NCT00802373)
Timeline
2000s
- Jan 1, 2003
- Nov 19, 2004
Yamanouchi Pharmaceuticals — Earliest FDA Approval
- Nov 19, 2004
Astellas — NDA Secondary Org
- Nov 19, 2004
Yamanouchi Pharmaceuticals — NDA Organization
- Jan 1, 2007
- Jan 1, 2009
2010s
- Apr 2, 2014
Teva — Marketing Organization
- Jun 2, 2015
Watson Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization
- Sep 11, 2017
Zydus Discovery DMCC — Marketing Organization
- Nov 15, 2017
Alkem Labs Ltd — Marketing Organization
- Mar 26, 2018
Amneal Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization
- Sep 14, 2018
MSN Laboratories — Marketing Organization
- Dec 21, 2018
Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. — Marketing Organization
- May 20, 2019
Ajanta Pharma Ltd — Marketing Organization
- May 20, 2019
Alembic — Marketing Organization
- May 20, 2019
Esteve Labs — Marketing Organization
- May 20, 2019
Celltrion — Marketing Organization
- May 20, 2019
Austarpharma — Marketing Organization
- May 20, 2019
Cipla — Marketing Organization
- May 20, 2019
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization
- May 20, 2019
Jiangxi Boya Seehot — Marketing Organization
- May 20, 2019
Sciegen Pharmaceticals — Marketing Organization
- May 20, 2019
Chartwell Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization
- May 20, 2019
Allergan PLC (2015) — Marketing Organization
- Aug 27, 2019
Unichem — Marketing Organization
- Sep 26, 2019
Strides Pharma Science — Marketing Organization
- Dec 11, 2019
Graviti Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization
- Dec 11, 2019
Shijiazhuang Pharma Group (CSPC) — Marketing Organization
- Dec 11, 2019
Rising Pharmaceuticals — Marketing Organization
2020s
- Apr 13, 2020
Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd. — Marketing Organization
- May 26, 2020
Leo Pharma — NDA Secondary Org
- Jan 4, 2022
Accord Research — Marketing Organization
- Jun 15, 2022
Annora Pharma — Marketing Organization
- Dec 27, 2022
Aurobindo Pharma — Marketing Organization
- Jun 6, 2023
Lannett Company, Inc. — Marketing Organization
Indications
Studied for
- Acne Vulgaris · Phase 3
- Alzheimer Disease · Phase 2
- BCG Vaccine · Phase 4
- Biological Availability · Phase 1
- Breast Neoplasms · Phase 2
- Cholinergic Antagonists · Phase 4
- Cognition · Phase 4
- Drug Delivery Systems · Phase 4
- Drug Interactions · Phase 1
- Drugs, Investigational · Phase 1
- Flank Pain · Phase 4
- Healthy Volunteers · Phase 1
- Hot Flashes · Phase 2
- Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms · Phase 4
- Multiple Sclerosis · Phase 4
- Nocturia · Phase 4
- Parkinson Disease · Phase 4
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse · Phase 4
- Pharmacokinetics · Phase 4
- Pharmacology · Phase 1
- Postmenopause · Phase 4
- Prostatic Hyperplasia · Phase 4
- Prostatic Neoplasms · Phase 4
- Quality of Life · Phase 2/Phase 3
- Signs and Symptoms · Phase 2
- Sjogren's Syndrome · Phase 4
- Spinal Cord Diseases · Phase 4
- Stents · Phase 4
- Transurethral Resection of Prostate · Phase 4
- Ureteral Diseases · Phase 4
- Urinary Bladder · Phase 4
- Urinary Bladder Diseases · Phase 4
- Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction · Phase 2
- Urinary Bladder Neoplasms · Phase 4
- Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic · Phase 4
- Urinary Bladder, Underactive · Phase 2
- Urinary Incontinence · Phase 4
- Urinary Incontinence, Stress · Phase 4
- Urinary Incontinence, Urge · Phase 4
- Urinary Tract Infections · Phase 4
- Urination Disorders · Phase 4
- Urodynamics · Phase 4
- Urological Manifestations · Phase 2
- Urologic Diseases · Phase 3
Mechanism of action
- Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2ANTAGONIST
CHRM2 antagonist
Indicated for overactive bladder, M2 likely responsible
- Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3ANTAGONIST
CHRM3 antagonist
Indicated for overactive bladder, M3 likely responsible
Approval history
- approvedNov 19, 2004
Chemistry & pharmacology
SMILES
O=C(O[C@H]1CN2CCC1CC2)N1CCc2ccccc2[C@@H]1c1ccccc1- Mol. weight
- 362.47 g/mol
- Lipinski Ro5
- Pass
- Rule of 3
- No
- Chirality
- Single Stereoisomer
- Inorganic
- No
- Polymer
- No
- Delivery
- Oral
- Availability
- Prescription Only
Oral
Yes
Parenteral
No
Topical
No
Sources
- ChEMBLCHEMBL1734 ↗
- WikipediaSolifenacin ↗
- NCATSA8910SQJ1U ↗
- ChEMBLCHEMBL1200803 ↗
Also known as
- sofenacin
- solifenacin
- solifenacin
- solifenacin
- solifenacin
- solifenacin
- solifenacin
- solifenacin
- solifenacin
- solifenacin hydrochloride
- solifenacin succinate
- solifenacin succinate
- solifenacin succinate
- solifenacin succinate
- solifenacin succinate
- vesicare
- vesicare
- vesicare
- vesicare
- vesicare
- ym-67905
- ym-67905
- ym-67905
- ym-67905
- ym-67905
- ym-67905
- ym-905
- ym-905
- ym-905
Clinical trials
| NCT ID | Phase | Start date | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06546735 | Phase 3 | Nov 30, 2026 | Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. |
| NCT07305298 | Phase 3 | Jan 1, 2026 | Medical University of Lublin, University of Naples Frederico II |
| NCT07025642 | N/A | Jul 1, 2025 | Mackay Medical College |
| NCT07312955 | N/A | May 15, 2025 | Ain Shams University |
| NCT06803030 | Phase 3 | Feb 1, 2025 | Government of Nepal, NAMS Bir Hospital |
| NCT06489951 | N/A | Dec 31, 2024 | Capital Medical University, Chongqing Medical University, Guizhou Medical University, Jiao Tong University, Soochow University |
| NCT06551246 | Phase 3 | Jun 27, 2024 | Aarhus University, Gødstrup Hospital |
| NCT07114848 | Phase 4 | Jun 13, 2024 | Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences |
| NCT06465576 | Phase 4 | May 27, 2024 | Aarhus University, Gødstrup Hospital |
| NCT06955533 | N/A | Apr 1, 2024 | Ain Shams University |
| NCT06201013 | N/A | Sep 3, 2023 | Chongqing Medical University |
| NCT05798403 | N/A | Jul 7, 2023 | Shanghai University, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine |
| NCT06024005 | N/A | Apr 18, 2023 | Ege University |
| NCT05709990 | N/A | Jan 15, 2023 | Chongqing Medical University |
| NCT06184334 | N/A | Sep 14, 2022 | Kafrelsheikh University |
| NCT06479720 | Phase 4 | Jun 16, 2022 | Mackay Medical College |
| NCT05767632 | Phase 1 | May 30, 2022 | Genuine Research Center, Egypt, Hikma |
| NCT05282069 | Phase 3 | May 12, 2022 | Dong-A Pharmaceutical |
| NCT05490082 | Phase 3 | Mar 1, 2022 | Mansoura University |
| NCT05240456 | Phase 1/Phase 2 (Phase 2) | Feb 28, 2022 | Mansoura University |
Organizations
Research & Development (105)
| Organization | Org type | Trials | As lead sponsor | Phases | Earliest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astellas | For profit | 67 | 48 | 5 | 2003 |
| Mansoura University | Academic/Hospital | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2013 |
| Chase Pharmaceuticals Corporation | For profit | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2014 |
| Jeil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | For profit | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2014 |
| National Taiwan University | Academic/Hospital | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2008 |
| Seoul National University | Academic/Hospital | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2010 |
| China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences | Academic/Hospital | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2014 |
| Chongqing Medical University | Academic/Hospital | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2023 |
| Loyola University | Academic/Hospital | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2007 |
| Mackay Medical College | Academic/Hospital | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2021 |
| Sungkyunkwan University | Academic/Hospital | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2008 |
| Aarhus University | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Ain Shams University | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| Capital Medical University | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2014 |
| Dong-A Pharmaceutical | For profit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2018 |
| Far Eastern Memorial Hospital | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2016 |
| Gødstrup Hospital | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2024 |
| Kangbuk Samsung Hospital | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2008 |
| Korea University | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2005 |
| Peking University | Academic/Hospital | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2006 |
Marketing (38)
| Organization | Org type | Relationship | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accord Research | For profit | MKTG | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Ajanta Pharma Ltd | For profit | MKTG | May 20, 2019 |
| Alembic | For profit | MKTG | May 20, 2019 |
| Alembic | For profit | SYN | May 20, 2019 |
| Alkem Labs Ltd | For profit | MKTG | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Allergan PLC (2015) | For profit | MKTG | May 20, 2019 |
| Amneal Pharmaceuticals | For profit | MKTG | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Annora Pharma | For profit | MKTG | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Astellas | For profit | NDA2 | Nov 19, 2004 |
| Aurobindo Pharma | For profit | MKTG | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Austarpharma | For profit | MKTG | May 20, 2019 |
| Celltrion | For profit | MKTG | May 20, 2019 |
| Chartwell Pharmaceuticals | For profit | MKTG | May 20, 2019 |
| Cipla | For profit | MKTG | May 20, 2019 |
| Esteve Labs | For profit | MKTG | May 20, 2019 |
| Esteve Labs | For profit | SYN | May 20, 2019 |
| Glenmark Pharmaceuticals | For profit | MKTG | May 20, 2019 |
| Graviti Pharmaceuticals | For profit | MKTG | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Jiangxi Boya Seehot | For profit | MKTG | May 20, 2019 |
| Lannett Company, Inc. | For profit | MKTG | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Leo Pharma | For profit | NDA2 | May 26, 2020 |
| MSN Laboratories | For profit | MKTG | Sep 14, 2018 |
| MSN Laboratories | For profit | SYN | May 20, 2019 |
| Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | For profit | MKTG | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | For profit | SYN | May 20, 2019 |
| Rising Pharmaceuticals | For profit | MKTG | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Sciegen Pharmaceticals | For profit | MKTG | May 20, 2019 |
| Shijiazhuang Pharma Group (CSPC) | For profit | MKTG | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Strides Pharma Science | For profit | MKTG | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd. | For profit | MKTG | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd. | For profit | SYN | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Teva | For profit | MKTG | Apr 2, 2014 |
| Unichem | For profit | MKTG | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Unichem | For profit | SYN | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Watson Pharmaceuticals | For profit | MKTG | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Yamanouchi Pharmaceuticals | For profit | NDA | Nov 19, 2004 |
| Zydus Discovery DMCC | For profit | MKTG | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Zydus Discovery DMCC | For profit | SYN | Oct 19, 2020 |