Fesoterodine 4mg modified-release tablets
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Fesoterodine is an antimuscarinic prodrug for the treatment of overactive bladder syndrome.
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Fesoterodine 4mg modified-release tablets
Fesoterodine 4mg modified-release tablets
Fesoterodine 4mg modified-release tablets
Fesoterodine 4mg modified-release tablets
Fesoterodine 4mg modified-release tablets
Fesoterodine 4mg modified-release tablets
Fesoterodine 4mg modified-release tablets
Fesoterodine 4mg modified-release tablets
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WHO defined daily dose (DDD)
4 mg
Not a recommended dose. The DDD is the assumed average maintenance dose per day for a drug used for its main indication in adults. It is a statistical measure used for research and comparison purposes only.
Source: WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology, distributed via NHS dm+d BNF mapping files. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Clinical guidelines and formulary information
British National Formulary
Fesoterodine
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NICE clinical guidance(1)
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Pharmacology and chemical data from DrugBank
Key facts
Drug status
Approved
Major interactions
None known
Half-life
7-8 hours
Mechanism
Fesoterodine, once converted to its active metabolite, 5-hydroxymethyltolterodin…
Food interactions
1 warning
Human targets
5 targets
Data: DrugBank · CC BY-NC 4.0
Pharmacokinetics at a glance
Absorption
5 hours
AUC (0,∞)= 49.5 ng·h/ ml
Bioavailability, 5-HMT = 52%
Half-life
7-8 hours
Protein binding
50%
Volume of distribution
169 L
Metabolism
Extensive metabolism via CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 into inactive…
Elimination
70%
Clearance
14.4 L/h
5-HMT is also secreted into the nephron.
Pharmacokinetic data: DrugBank · CC BY-NC 4.0
[L37624]
It is also indicated in the treatment of neurogenic detrusor overactivity in pediatric patients ≥6 years old weighing >25 kg.
[L37624]
Known interactions with other medications. Always consult a healthcare professional.
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Mouse, Oral, LD50: ~ 316 mg/kg
Rat, Intravenous, NOAEL: 10 mg/kg
Mouse, Intravenous, NOAEL: 10 mg/kg
How the body processes this drug — absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination
AUC (0,∞)= 49.5 ng·h/ ml
Bioavailability, 5-HMT = 52%
Extensive metabolism via CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 into inactive metabolites
Fecal: 7%
Hepatic: fesoterodine elimination via CYP2D6 and CYP3A4
5-HMT is also secreted into the nephron.
Proteins and enzymes this drug interacts with in the body
Enzymes involved in drug metabolism — important for understanding drug interactions
Proteins that transport this drug across cell membranes
PMID:2897240 PMID:35970996 PMID:8898203 PMID:9038218 PMID:35507548
Catalyzes the flop of phospholipids from the cytoplasmic to the exoplasmic leaflet of the apical membrane. Participates mainly to the flop of phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, beta-D-glucosylceramides and sphingomyelins .
PMID:8898203
Energy-dependent efflux pump responsible for decreased drug accumulation in multidrug-resistant cells PMID:2897240 PMID:35970996 PMID:9038218
ATC G04BD11
Chemical identifiers
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Chemical identifiers
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Linked compound data from DrugBank Open Data (CC BY-NC 4.0)
Fesoterodine
Additional database identifiers
Drugs Product Database (DPD)
21178
ChemSpider
5293755
ZINC
ZINC000001552908
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:1952
GenAtlas
CHRM3
GeneCards
CHRM3
GenBank Gene Database
X15266
GenBank Protein Database
32324
Guide to Pharmacology
15
UniProt Accession
ACM3_HUMAN
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:1953
GenAtlas
CHRM4
GeneCards
CHRM4
GenBank Gene Database
M16405
GenBank Protein Database
61970253
Guide to Pharmacology
16
UniProt Accession
ACM4_HUMAN
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:1950
GenAtlas
CHRM1
GeneCards
CHRM1
GenBank Gene Database
X52068
GenBank Protein Database
34451
Guide to Pharmacology
13
UniProt Accession
ACM1_HUMAN
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:1951
GenAtlas
CHRM2
GeneCards
CHRM2
GenBank Gene Database
M16404
GenBank Protein Database
177990
Guide to Pharmacology
14
UniProt Accession
ACM2_HUMAN
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:1954
GenAtlas
CHRM5
GeneCards
CHRM5
GenBank Gene Database
M80333
GenBank Protein Database
177988
Guide to Pharmacology
17
UniProt Accession
ACM5_HUMAN
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:2625
GenAtlas
CYP2D6
GeneCards
CYP2D6
GenBank Gene Database
M20403
GenBank Protein Database
181350
Guide to Pharmacology
1329
UniProt Accession
CP2D6_HUMAN
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:2637
GenAtlas
CYP3A4
GeneCards
CYP3A4
GenBank Gene Database
M18907
Guide to Pharmacology
1337
UniProt Accession
CP3A4_HUMAN
HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
HGNC:40
GenAtlas
ABCB1
GeneCards
ABCB1
GenBank Gene Database
M14758
GenBank Protein Database
307180
Guide to Pharmacology
768
UniProt Accession
MDR1_HUMAN
Patent information
3 active patents, 5 expired
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