Myrbetriq ® (mirabegron)

●      Brand Name: Myrbetriq ®

●      Generic name: mirabegron

●     Uses: to treat involuntary leakage of urine, to decrease sudden strong feelings to urinate

●     How it works: Acts on the muscles of the bladder to help with the filling and storage of urine

●     Most common side effects: High blood pressure, cold-like symptoms, infection in the urinary system, headache

●     Serious side effects: Heart problems, Stroke, prostate cancer

●     Image of drug: Unavailable

●     Dose: Available as 25 mg and 50 mg extended-release tablet

○     Starting Dose: 25 mg by mouth once a day with or without food

○     Dose may be increased to 50 mg by mouth once daily

●     Who cannot use this medication: End-stage kidney disease, severe liver problems, severe uncontrolled high blood pressure

 

●     Package Insert: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=71281

  

●     Reference: Micromedex Web site. http://www.thomsonhc.com.proxy.pba.edu/. Accessed August 30, 2012.