AlternativeBetmiga

Mirabegron

β3-adrenergic agonist

Non-anticholinergic OAB option — good for elderly or cognitive concerns.

Oral MR

First-line for

  • OAB when antimuscarinics contraindicated or intolerable
  • Add-on with solifenacin for refractory OAB

Mechanism

β3 agonism relaxes detrusor during storage phase without affecting voiding contraction.

"Mirabegron = mindful of blood pressure"

  • Take BP before and 2 weeks after start
  • Avoid if uncontrolled HTN (>180/110)
  • No cognitive impairment vs antimuscarinics

Dosing

Standard
50 mg OD (25 mg if renal/hepatic impairment)

Contraindications

  • AbsoluteSevere uncontrolled hypertension (≥180/110)
  • CautionEnd-stage renal disease, severe hepatic impairment

Side effects

  • Hypertension
  • Tachycardia
  • UTI, headache
  • Angio-oedema (rare)

Fetal & maternal notes

  • No adequate human data — avoid in pregnancy

Key interactions

  • Digoxin

    Caution

    ↑ digoxin levels — monitor

  • Metoprolol / propafenone

    Caution

    ↑ substrate levels via CYP2D6 inhibition

Clinical pearls

  • 💡 Combine with solifenacin (SYNERGY trial) for stubborn OAB
  • 💡 Avoid if BP not controlled

Content last reviewed: REPLACE_ME (e.g. 2026-07)

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Not medical advice. Verify dosing against the BNF and your local trust guidelines before prescribing.