Mirabegron


Mirabegron, sold under the brand name Myrbetriq among others, is a medication used to treat overactive bladder. Its benefits are similar to antimuscarinic medication such as solifenacin or tolterodine. In the United Kingdom it is less preferred to antimuscarinic medication such as oxybutynin. It is taken by mouth.
Common side effects include high blood pressure, headaches, and urinary tract infections. Other significant side effects include urinary retention, irregular heart rate, and angioedema. It works by activating the β3 adrenergic receptor in the bladder, resulting in its relaxation.
Mirabegron was approved for medical use in the United States and in the European Union in 2012. In 2017, it was the 191st most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than three million prescriptions.

Medical uses

Its used is in the treatment of overactive bladder. It works equally well to antimuscarinic medication such as solifenacin or tolterodine. In the United Kingdom it is less preferred to these agents.

Adverse effects

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The brand name Myrbetriq is pronounced .