What is Myrbetriq: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan. 13, 2021  •  Published Dec. 30, 2020

Myrbetriq overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Myrbetriq

Generic Names:

  • Myrbetriq

Uses:

  • Treats symptoms of an overactive bladder.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Urinary Enuresis Agent, Genitourinary Agent

Forms:

  • Long Acting Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What form(s) does Myrbetriq come in

  • Long Acting Tablet

What are common Myrbetriq doses?

  • Tablet 25mg

  • Tablet 50mg

Common Myrbetriq prescriptions

  • Myrbetriq
    100ml of 8mg/ml bottle

  • Myrbetriq
    7 tablets extended release 24 hour disp pack

  • Myrbetriq
    25mg tablet

  • Myrbetriq
    50mg tablet

  • Myrbetriq
    25mg tablet extended release 24 hour

  • Myrbetriq
    50mg tablet extended release 24 hour

How to take Myrbetriq

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you. This medicine usually works within 8 weeks after you start taking it.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Take this medicine with water.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Missed dose: Skip the missed dose, and go back to your regular schedule the next day. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Take this medicine with water.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you. This medicine usually works within 8 weeks after you start taking it.

  • Missed dose: Skip the missed dose, and go back to your regular schedule the next day. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Myrbetriq contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to mirabegron.

Myrbetriq warnings

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, high blood pressure, or bladder outlet obstruction (trouble urinating or a weak urine stream).

  • This medicine may cause the following problems: High blood pressureUrinary retention (trouble passing urine or not fully emptying the bladder) when used together with another medicineAngioedema (severe swelling)

Myrbetriq interactions

  • Some medicines can affect how mirabegron works. Tell your doctor if you are using desipramine, digoxin, flecainide, metoprolol, propafenone, thioridazine, or a blood thinner (including warfarin).

  • This medicine may cause high blood pressure.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Myrbetriq side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Decrease in how much or how often you urinate, lower back or side pain, pain when urinating, fever

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Trouble breathing