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Mirabegron
INFORMATION ABOUT MIRABEGRON
Mirabegron Uses
Mirabegron is used in the treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) . OAB is a collection of urinary symptoms, including frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control urination.
How Mirabegron works
Mirabegron is a beta 3-receptor agonist. It works by activating the receptor in the bladder, causing the bladder muscles to relax. It prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
Common side effects of Mirabegron
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Headache, High blood pressure, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Urinary tract infection
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
18 Mar 2020 | 09:58 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Mirabegron
  • Mirabegron helps you to have better control over your urination. It relaxes your bladder which increases its capacity to hold urine thereby reducing the need to pass urine.
  • It causes less drowsiness and constipation than other medicines for overactive bladder.
  • It may raise your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
  • Do not stop taking this medicine if you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms as it may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve.
     
Frequently asked questions for Mirabegron
You may see the full benefits of Mirabegron after 8 weeks of starting the treatment or longer. Depending on how well the medicine suits and affects the patient, the dose can be increased after 4-8 weeks.
No, do not stop taking Mirabegron even if you start feeling better. This medicine does not cure overactive bladder but relieves the symptoms of urgency, frequency and incontinence (unable to control when you empty your bladder). Stopping treatment may result in a recurrence of the symptoms of overactive bladder.
No, Mirabegron does not affect your sleep. However, if you are having any problems related to your sleep, talk to your doctor.
It is best to avoid the use of Mirabegron in children because its effectiveness and side effects in children (age < 18 years) have not been studied yet.
No, you need to take it daily as directed by your doctor since it controls your condition and does not cure it. Your bladder takes time to adapt to the medicine, so if you take it off and on, you will not get the desired benefits and your symptoms will recur.
Infection of kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder or urethra is a common side effect of Mirabegron but does not affect everyone. Very few patients have reported of developing renal stones and bladder pain with the use of Mirabegron. Also, patients with compromised kidney function should be careful while using Mirabegron and report any unwanted symptoms related to kidneys to the consulting doctor.
Yes, you need to be careful while taking Mirabegron if you have high blood pressure. Keep a regular check on your blood pressure since Mirabegron can cause an increase in blood pressure in some people. It should not be used in patients with severe uncontrolled hypertension.
You should seek urgent medical attention even if do not feel any discomfort. Overdose of Mirabegron may increase your pulse rate and blood pressure. As a result of this, you may experience severe headache, palpitations, chest pain and fatigue.