mirabegron

Contraindicated in:

Hypersensitivity;
Severe uncontrolled hypertension;
End-stage renal disease (eGFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m² or requiring dialysis);
Severe hepatic impairment.

Use Cautiously in:

Hypertension;
Bladder outlet obstruction/concurrent antimuscarinics (↑ risk of urinary retention);
Concurrent use of antimuscarinics used to treat OAB;
OB: Safety not established in pregnancy;
Lactation: Safety not established in breastfeeding;
Pedi: Children <3 yr (safety and effectiveness not established).

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

CV: ↑BP, tachycardia

EENT: nasopharyngitis

GI: constipation, diarrhea, nausea

GU: urinary tract infection

Neuro: dizziness, headache

Misc: ANGIOEDEMA

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-drug:

May ↑ levels and risk of toxicity of CYP2D6 substrates, including desipramine, flecainide, metoprolol, propafenone, and thioridazine.
May ↑ levels and risk of toxicity with digoxin; use lowest effective level of digoxin/monitor serum levels).

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Extended-release tablets: 25 mg; 50 mg
Extended-release oral suspension (granules): 8 mg/mL

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

The extended-release tablets and extended-release oral suspension are NOT interchangeable and should NOT be combined.

Overactive Bladder

PO (Adults ): 25 mg once daily; may ↑ to 50 mg once daily, if needed, after 4–8 wk.

Renal Impairment

PO (Adults ): eGFR 15–29 mL/min/m²: 25 mg once daily (max dose = 25 mg/day).

Hepatic Impairment

PO (Adults ): Moderate hepatic impairment: 25 mg once daily (max dose = 25 mg/day).

Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity

PO (Children ≥3 yr and ≥35 kg): Extended-release tablets: 25 mg once daily; may ↑ to 50 mg once daily, if needed, after 4–8 wk. Extended-release oral suspension (granules): 48 mg once daily; may ↑ to 80 mg once daily, if needed after 4–8 wk.
PO (Children ≥3 yr and 22–<35 kg): Extended-release oral suspension (granules): 32 mg once daily; may ↑ to 64 mg once daily, if needed after 4–8 wk.
PO (Children ≥3 yr and 11–<22 kg): Extended-release oral suspension (granules): 24 mg once daily; may ↑ to 48 mg once daily, if needed after 4–8 wk.

Renal Impairment

PO (Children ≥3 yr and ≥35 kg): eGFR 15–29 mL/min/m²: Extended-release tablets: 25 mg once daily (max dose = 25 mg/day); Extended-release oral suspension (granules): 48 mg once daily (max dose = 48 mg/day).

Renal Impairment

PO (Children ≥3 yr and 22–<35 kg): eGFR 15–29 mL/min/m²: Extended-release oral suspension (granules): 32 mg once daily (max dose = 32 mg/day).

Renal Impairment

PO (Children ≥3 yr and 11–<22 kg): eGFR 15–29 mL/min/m²: Extended-release oral suspension (granules): 24 mg once daily (max dose = 24 mg/day).

Hepatic Impairment

PO (Children ≥3 yr and ≥35 kg): Moderate hepatic impairment: Extended-release tablets: 25 mg once daily (max dose = 25 mg/day); Extended-release oral suspension (granules): 48 mg once daily (max dose = 48 mg/day).

Hepatic Impairment

PO (Children ≥3 yr and 22–<35 kg): Moderate hepatic impairment: Extended-release oral suspension (granules): 32 mg once daily (max dose = 32 mg/day).

Hepatic Impairment

PO (Children ≥3 yr and 11–<22 kg): Moderate hepatic impairment: Extended-release oral suspension (granules): 24 mg once daily (max dose = 24 mg/day).

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Action ⬆ ⬇

Acts as a selective beta-3 adrenergic agonist.
Increases bladder capacity by relaxing detrusor smooth muscle during storage phase of bladder fill-void cycle.

Therapeutic effects:

Decreased symptoms of OAB.
Improved bladder capacity in neurogenic detrusor overactivity.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: urinary tract antispasmodics

Pharmacologic Classification: beta-adrenergic agonists

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: 29–35% absorbed following oral administration.

Distribution: Widely distributed.

Metabolism/Excretion: Extensively metabolized, 6% excreted unchanged in urine (25 mg dose), remainder excreted in urine and feces as metabolites.

Half-Life: Adults: 50 hr; Children: 26–31 hr.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(effects on bladder)

ROUTE	ONSET	PEAK	DURATION
PO	unknown	3–4 hr‡	24 hr

‡Blood level.

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Instruct patient to take mirabegron as directed. If a dose is missed, take as soon as remembered unless >12 hrs since missed dose. If >12 hrs since missed dose, omit dose and take next dose at scheduled time. Advise patient to read Patient Information sheet prior to starting and with each Rx refill, in case of changes.
Inform patient that mirabegron may cause an increase in BP. Advise patient to have BP checked periodically during therapy.
May cause dizziness. Caution patient to avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to medication is known.
Advise patient to notify health care professional if difficulty emptying bladder occurs.
Advise patient to notify health care professional of all Rx or OTC medications, vitamins, or herbal products being taken and to consult with health care professional before taking other medications.
Rep: Advise females of reproductive potential to notify health care professional if pregnancy is planned or suspected or if breastfeeding.

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Indications ⬇

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Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Availability ⬆ ⬇

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Action ⬆ ⬇

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆