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Pronunciation ⬇

mye-ra-BEG-ron

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: urinary tract antispasmodics

Pharmacologic Classification: beta-adrenergic agonists

Indications ⬆ ⬇

REMS


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.

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)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POunknown3–4 hr‡24 hr

‡Blood level.

Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

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:

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

Overactive Bladder

Renal Impairment

Hepatic Impairment

Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity

Renal Impairment

Renal Impairment

Renal Impairment

Hepatic Impairment

Hepatic Impairment

Hepatic Impairment

Availability ⬆ ⬇

(Generic available)

Assessment ⬆ ⬇

Implementation ⬆ ⬇

Overactive Bladder

Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity

Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes ⬆ ⬇

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Myrbetriq

Code ⬆

NDC Code