Vibegron

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What Is Vibegron ?[edit]

Vibegron (GEMTESA) is a beta-3 adrenergic agonist.

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What are the uses of this medicine?[edit]

  • This medication is indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency in adults.

How does this medicine work?[edit]

Who Should Not Use this medicine ?[edit]

This medicine cannot be used in:

  • In patients with known hypersensitivity to vibegron or any components of the product

Is this medicine FDA approved?[edit]

  • It was approved for use in the United States in 2020.

How should this medicine be used?[edit]

  • The recommended dosage of GEMTESA is one 75 mg tablet orally, once daily with or without food.
  • Swallow GEMTESA tablets whole with a glass of water.
  • In adults, GEMTESA tablets also may be crushed, mixed with a tablespoon (approximately 15 mL) of applesauce and taken immediately with a glass of water.

What are the dosage forms and brand names of this medicine?[edit]

This medicine is available in fallowing dosage form:

  • 75 mg tablets

This medicine is available in fallowing brand namesː GEMTESA

What side effects can this medication cause?[edit]

Common possible side effects of this medicine include:

  • headache
  • urinary tract infection
  • nasopharyngitis
  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • upper respiratory tract infection

What special precautions should I follow?[edit]

  • Urinary retention has been reported in patients taking GEMTESA.
  • Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of urinary retention.
  • Discontinue GEMTESA in patients who develop urinary retention.

What to do in case of emergency/overdose?[edit]

  • There is no experience with inadvertent GEMTESA overdosage.
  • In case of suspected overdose, treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.

Can this medicine be used in pregnancy?[edit]

  • There are no available data on GEMTESA use in pregnant women.

Can this medicine be used in children?[edit]

  • The safety and effectiveness of GEMTESA in pediatric patients have not been established.

What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?[edit]

  • Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).
  • Keep this and all medications out of sight and reach of children.
  • Dispose unused medication via a take-back option if available; otherwise follow FDA instructions for disposal in the household trash.