About mirabegron
Beta-3 adrenergic agonist
Used for
- Treats overactive bladder symptoms, including urgency, frequent urination, and urge incontinence.
Usual adult dose
Usually 25 mg once daily, increased to 50 mg once daily if needed and tolerated.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 3 years and older with neurogenic detrusor overactivity, dosing depends on weight and formulation; specialist supervision is required.
Common side effects
- Increased blood pressure
- Headache
- Urinary tract infection
- Fast heartbeat
Important warnings
- May raise blood pressure; blood pressure monitoring is recommended.
- Use caution with bladder outlet obstruction or difficulty emptying the bladder.
- Rarely causes angioedema, including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; use only when clinically necessary after weighing potential risks.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether mirabegron enters breast milk; discuss potential risks with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Can increase levels of metoprolol and certain other medicines processed by CYP2D6.
- Digoxin levels may increase; monitoring may be needed.
- Other medicines that affect heart rhythm or blood pressure may require review.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.