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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 hr24 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