Generic name:mirabegron [ MIR-a-BEG-ron ]
Drug class:Urinary antispasmodics
What is Myrbetriq?
Myrbetriq relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, reducing bladder spasms. It is used alone or with solifenacin succinate to treat the symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent or urgent urination and urinary incontinence.
Myrbetriq is used in adults to treat overactive bladder with symptoms of frequent or urgent urination and urinary incontinence. It is sometimes used together with another medicine called solifenacin (Vesicare).
Myrbetriq is used in children to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO). Urinary incontinence caused by NDO is related to permanent nerve damage from conditions such as multiple sclerosis or spinal injury.
Myrbetriq tablets may be used in children at least 3 years old. Myrbetriq granules are for use in children at least 3 years old who also weigh at least 77 pounds (35 kilograms).
Warnings
You should not use Myrbetriq if you have
- end stage renal disease (kidney failure)
- severe kidney disease; or
- severe uncontrolled high blood pressure.
A condition called angioedema can occur after taking Myrbetriq. Angioedema is a condition that leads to face, lip, tongue, throat swelling, difficulty breathing and can be fatal. Seek emergency attention immediately if these symptoms occur.
It may take up to 8 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using this medicine as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 8 weeks of treatment.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Myrbetriq if you are allergic to mirabegron.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you h...
