Myrbetriq

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  • Overactive bladder/enuresis

Myrbetriq Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Mirabegron 25mg, 50mg; ext-rel tabs.

Pharmacological Class

Beta-3 adrenergic agonist.

How Supplied

Tabs—30, 90; Granules—1

Generic Availability

NO

Myrbetriq Indications

Indications

Overactive bladder (OAB) in adults with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency, as monotherapy or in combination with solifenacin. Neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) in pediatric patients aged ≥3yrs and weighing ≥35kg.

Myrbetriq Dosage and Administration

Adult

Swallow tabs whole with water. Initially 25mg once daily; may increase to max 50mg once daily after 4–8 weeks if needed. Severe renal impairment or moderate hepatic impairment: max 25mg once daily. ESRD, requiring dialysis, or severe hepatic impairment: not recommended.

Children

<3yrs: not established. Swallow tabs whole with water. Take with food. ≥3yrs (≥35kg): Initially 25mg once daily; may increase to max 50mg once daily after 4–8 weeks if needed. Severe renal impairment or moderate hepatic impairment: max 25mg once daily. ESRD, requiring dialysis, or severe hepatic impairment: not recommended.

Myrbetriq Contraindications

Not Applicable

Myrbetriq Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Myrbetriq Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Do not substitute tabs and granules on a mg-per-mg basis. Severe uncontrolled hypertension: not recommended. Monitor blood pressure periodically. Significant bladder outlet obstruction, patients taking antimuscarinic drugs for OAB: risk of urinary retention. Discontinue and treat if angioedema of the tongue, hypopharynx, or larynx occurs. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Myrbetriq Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Myrbetriq Interactions

Interactions

May potentiate CYP2D6 substrates (eg, metoprolol, desipramine); adjust dose and monitor esp. with narrow therapeutic index drugs (eg, thioridazine, flecainide, propafenone). Concomitant digoxin: use lowest digoxin dose initially (monitor and titrate).

Myrbetriq Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Adults: hypertension, nasopharyngitis, UTI, headache; also with solifenacin: dry mouth, constipation, tachycardia. Children: UTI, nasopharyngitis, constipation, headache.

Myrbetriq Clinical Trials

See Literature

Myrbetriq Note

Not Applicable

Myrbetriq Patient Counseling

See Literature

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