Mirabegron Flashcards

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Alternate Name

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Myrbetriq

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Description

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Synthetic selective Beta3 receptor agonist (with much less activity at Beta1 and Beta2 receptors)

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Actions

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Stimulation of B3 receptors in Smooth Muscle of bladder -> reduces detrusor muscle tone

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Indications

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  1. Treatment of patients with overactive bladder with features of urinary urgency or frequency
  2. Increases bladder capacity
  3. Does not produce bothersome anticholinergic symptoms like tolteridine
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Other facts

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  1. FDA approved 2012

2. Administered orally as extended release tablets

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