Mirabegron Drug Information
Generic name: MIRABEGRON
beta3-Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]
Uses of Mirabegron
Adult Overactive Bladder (OAB) Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets Monotherapy Mirabegron extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of OAB in adult patients with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency. Pediatric use information is approved for Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.'s MYRBETRIQ (mirabegron extended-release tablets). However, due to Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
Dosage & Administration of Mirabegron
Important Dosage Information
Mirabegron extended-release tablets and mirabegron for extended-release oral suspension are two different products and they are not substitutable on a milligram-per milligram basis: Select the recommended product (mirabegron extended-release tablets or mirabegron for extended-release oral suspension) based on the indication.
Recommended Dosage for Adult Patients with OAB Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets Monotherapy The recommended starting dosage of mirabegron extended-release tablets is 25 mg orally once daily. If needed, increase to the maximum dosage of mirabegron extended-release tablets 50 mg orally once daily after 4 to 8 weeks. For administration instructions, see Dosage and Administration.
Pediatric use information is approved for Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.'s MYRBETRIQ (mirabegron extended-release tablets). However, due to Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information
Recommended Dosage in Adult Patients with Renal or Hepatic Impairment Dosage in Adults with Renal Impairment The recommended dosage of mirabegron extended-release tablets (administered orally once daily) in adult patients with renal impairment is described in Table 2.
Administration Instructions Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets Adult patients: Swallow mirabegron extended-release tablets whole with water. Do not chew, divide, or crush. Take with or without food.
Missed Dose
Instruct patients to take any missed doses as soon as they remember, unless more than 12 hours have passed since the missed dose. If more than 12 hours have passed, the missed dose can be skipped, and the next dose should be taken at the usual time.
| Estimated GFR Estimated GFR using the modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD) formula. | Starting Dose | Maximum Dose |
|---|---|---|
| eGFR 30 to 89 mL/min/1.73 m 2 | 25 mg | 50 mg |
| eGFR 15 to 29 mL/min/1.73 m 2 | 25 mg | 25 mg |
| eGFR < 15 mL/min/1.73 m 2 or requiring dialysis | Not recommended | |
| Hepatic Impairment Classification | Starting Dose | Maximum Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Child-Pugh Class A (Mild hepatic impairment) | 25 mg | 50 mg |
| Child-Pugh Class B (Moderate hepatic impairment) | 25 mg | 25 mg |
| Child-Pugh Class C (Severe hepatic impairment) | Not Recommended | |
Side Effects of Mirabegron
Clinical Trials Experience
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets Monotherapy for Adult OAB In three, 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, safety and efficacy studies in patients with OAB (Studies 1, 2, and 3), mirabegron extended-release tablets were evaluated for safety in 2736 patients. Study 1 also included an active control.
Mirabegron extended-release tablets were also evaluated for safety in 1632 patients who received mirabegron extended-release tablets 50 mg once daily (n=812 patients) or mirabegron extended-release tablets 100 mg (n=820 patients) in a 1-year, randomized, fixed-dose, double-blind, active-controlled, safety study in patients with OAB (Study 4). Of these patients, 731 received mirabegron extended-release tablets in a previous 12-week study. Atrial fibrillation (0.2%) and prostate cancer (0.1%) were reported as serious adverse events by more than 1 patient and at a rate greater than placebo.
The most commonly reported adverse reactions (greater than 2% of mirabegron extended-release tablets patients and greater than placebo) were hypertension, nasopharyngitis, urinary tract infection, and headache. Table 8: Percentages of Patients with Adverse Reactions, Derived from All Adverse Events, Exceeding Placebo Rate and Reported in ≥ 1% of OAB Patients Treated with Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets, 25 mg or 50 mg Once Daily in Studies 1, 2, and 3 Other adverse reactions reported by less than 1% of patients treated with mirabegron extended-release tablets in Studies 1, 2, or 3 included: Cardiac disorders: Palpitations, blood pressure increased Eye disorders: Glaucoma Gastrointestinal disorders: Dyspepsia, gastritis, abdominal distension Infections and Infestations: Sinusitis, rhinitis Investigations: GGT increased, AST increased, ALT increased, LDH increased Renal and urinary disorders: Nephrolithiasis, bladder pain Reproductive system and breast disorders: Vulvovaginal pruritus, vaginal infection Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Urticaria, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, rash, pruritus, purpura, lip edema Table 9 lists the rates of the most commonly reported adverse reactions, derived from all adverse events in patients treated with mirabegron extended-release tablets 50 mg for up to 52 weeks in Study 4. Serious adverse events reported by at least 2 patients and exceeding active control included cerebrovascular accident (0.4%) and osteoarthritis (0.2%).
Serum ALT/AST increased from baseline by greater than 10-fold in 2 patients (0.3%) taking mirabegron extended-release tablets 50 mg; and these markers subsequently returned to baseline while both patients continued mirabegron extended-release tablets. Neoplasms reported by 2 patients treated with mirabegron extended-release tablets 100 mg included breast cancer, lung neoplasm malignant, and prostate cancer. A causal relationship between mirabegron and these reported neoplasms has not been established.
In a separate clinical study in Japan, a single case was reported as Stevens-Johnson syndrome with increased serum ALT, AST, and bilirubin in a patient taking mirabegron extended-release tablets 100 mg as well as an herbal medication (Kyufu Gold). Pediatric use information is approved for Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.'s MYRBETRIQ (mirabegron extended-release tablets). However, due to Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
Postmarketing Experience
The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of mirabegron extended-release tablets. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. The following events have been reported in association with mirabegron use in worldwide postmarketing experience: Cardiac disorders: Atrial fibrillation Gastrointestinal disorders: Nausea, constipation, diarrhea Nervous system disorders: Dizziness, headache There have been postmarketing reports of confusion, hallucinations, insomnia, and anxiety in patients taking mirabegron.
The majority of these patients had pre-existing medical conditions or concomitant medications that may cause confusion, hallucinations, insomnia, and anxiety. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Angioedema of the face, lips, tongue, and larynx, with or without respiratory symptoms; pruritus Renal and urinary disorders: Urinary retention
| Adverse Reaction | Placebo (%) | Mirabegron Extended- Release Tablets 25 mg (%) | Mirabegron Extended- Release Tablets 50 mg (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients | 1380 | 432 | 1375 |
| Hypertension Includes reports of blood pressure above the normal range, and BP increased from baseline, occurring predominantly in subjects with baseline hypertension. | 7.6 | 11.3 | 7.5 |
| Nasopharyngitis | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Urinary Tract Infection | 1.8 | 4.2 | 2.9 |
| Headache | 3.0 | 2.1 | 3.2 |
| Constipation | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Upper Respiratory Tract Infection | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Arthralgia | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Diarrhea | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| Tachycardia | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Abdominal Pain | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Fatigue | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Adverse Reaction | Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets 50 mg (%) | Active Control (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients | 812 | 812 |
| Hypertension | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| Urinary Tract Infection | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Headache | 4.1 | 2.5 |
| Nasopharyngitis | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Back Pain | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Constipation | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Dry Mouth | 2.8 | 8.6 |
| Dizziness | 2.7 | 2.6 |
| Sinusitis | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Influenza | 2.6 | 3.4 |
| Arthralgia | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Cystitis | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Warnings & Cautions for Mirabegron
Increases in Blood Pressure Increases in Blood Pressure in Adults Mirabegron extended-release tablets can increase blood pressure. Periodic blood pressure determinations are recommended, especially in hypertensive patients. Mirabegron extended-release tablets are not recommended for use in patients with severe uncontrolled hypertension (defined as systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 180 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 110 mm Hg).
In two, randomized, placebo-controlled, healthy adult volunteer studies, mirabegron extended-release tablets were associated with dose-related increases in supine blood pressure. In these studies, at the maximum recommended dose of 50 mg, the mean maximum increase in systolic/diastolic blood pressure was approximately 3.5/1.5 mm Hg greater than placebo. In contrast, in adult OAB patients in clinical trials, mirabegron extended-release tablets, taken as monotherapy, the mean increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure at the maximum recommended mirabegron dose of 50 mg was approximately 0.5 to 1 mm Hg greater than placebo.
Worsening of pre-existing hypertension was reported infrequently in patients taking mirabegron extended-release tablets. Periodic blood pressure determinations are recommended. Mirabegron extended-release tablets is not recommended for use in pediatric patients with severe uncontrolled hypertension, defined as a systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure above the 99 th percentile plus 5 mm Hg for age, sex, and stature using appropriate reference values.
Pediatric use information is approved for Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.'s MYRBETRIQ (mirabegron extended-release tablets). However, due to Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
Urinary Retention in Patients with Bladder Outlet Obstruction and in Patients Taking Muscarinic Antagonist Medications for OAB In patients taking mirabegron extended-release tablets, urinary retention has been reported to occur in patients with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) and in patients taking muscarinic antagonist medications for the treatment of OAB. A controlled clinical safety study in patients with BOO did not demonstrate increased urinary retention in patients treated with mirabegron; however, mirabegron extended-release tablets should still be administered with caution to patients with clinically significant BOO. For example, monitor these patients for signs and symptoms of urinary retention.
Mirabegron extended-release tablets should also be administered with caution to patients taking muscarinic antagonist medications for the treatment of OAB.
Angioedema Angioedema of the face, lips, tongue, and/or larynx has been reported with mirabegron extended-release tablets. In some cases, angioedema occurred after the first dose, however, cases have been reported to occur hours after the first dose or after multiple doses. Angioedema, associated with upper airway swelling, may be life-threatening.
If involvement of the tongue, hypopharynx, or larynx occurs, promptly discontinue mirabegron extended-release tablets and provide appropriate therapy and/or measures necessary to ensure a patent airway.
Patients Taking Drugs Metabolized by CYP2D6
Since mirabegron extended-release tablet is a moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor, the systemic exposure to CYP2D6 substrates is increased when coadministered with mirabegron extended-release tablet. Therefore, appropriate monitoring and dose adjustment may be necessary, especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Drug Interactions with Mirabegron
Drugs Metabolized by CYP2D6
Since mirabegron is a moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor, the systemic exposure of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6 enzyme is increased when coadministered with mirabegron. For patients who are initiating a combination of mirabegron and digoxin, the lowest dose for digoxin should initially be considered. Serum digoxin concentrations should be monitored and used for titration of the digoxin dose to obtain the desired clinical effect.
Warfarin
The mean C max of S - and R -warfarin was increased by approximately 4% and AUC by approximately 9% when administered as a single dose of 25 mg after multiple doses of 100 mg mirabegron. Following a single dose administration of 25 mg warfarin, mirabegron had no effect on the warfarin pharmacodynamic endpoints such as International Normalized Ratio (INR) and prothrombin time. However, the effect of mirabegron on multiple doses of warfarin and on warfarin pharmacodynamic end points such as INR and prothrombin time has not been fully investigated.
Pregnancy Safety for Mirabegron
Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no studies with the use of mirabegron in pregnant women or adolescents to inform a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriages, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Mirabegron administration to pregnant animals during organogenesis resulted in reversible skeletal variations (in rats) at 22-fold (via AUC) the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 50 mg/day and decreased fetal body weights (in rabbits) at 14-fold the MRHD. At maternally-toxic exposures in rats (96-fold), decreased fetal weight and increased fetal mortality were observed and, in rabbits (36-fold), cardiac findings (fetal cardiomegaly and fetal dilated aortae) were observed.
The estimated background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations are unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects or miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies are respectively. Data Animal Data: No embryo-fetal lethality or morphological fetal developmental abnormalities were produced in pregnant rats following daily oral administration of mirabegron during the period of organogenesis (Days 7 to 17 of gestation) at mg/kg, doses which were associated with systemic exposures (AUC) and 96-fold the MRHD.
Skeletal variations (wavy ribs, delayed ossification) were observed in fetuses at doses 22-fold the systemic exposure at the MRHD and were reversible during development. Exposures 96-fold the MRHD were maternally-toxic (mortality, decreased body weight gain) and associated with fetal growth reduction. At 10 mg/kg/day (14-fold the MRHD) and higher, fetal body weights were reduced.
At 30 mg/kg/day, maternal toxicity (increased heart rate, mortality, reduced body weight gain, reduced food consumption) occurred, and fetal deaths, fetal cardiomegaly and fetal dilated aortae were observed at systemic exposure levels (AUC) 36-fold the MRHD. Decreased maternal body weight was observed along with decreased pup survival in the first few days after birth (92.7% survival) compared to the control group (98.8% survival), at 100 mg/kg/day (22-fold the MRHD). Pup body weight gain was reduced until postnatal day 7 but not further affected throughout the remainder of the lactation period.
In utero and lactational exposure did not affect developmental milestones, behavior, or fertility of offspring. No effects were observed at 30 mg/kg/day.
Pediatric Use of Mirabegron
Pediatric Use Increased mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures with use of mirabegron extended release-tablets occurred in patients less than 12 years of age with larger increases in patients younger than 8 years of age. Pediatric use information is approved for Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.'s MYRBETRIQ (mirabegron extended-release tablets). However, due to Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
Contraindications for Mirabegron
Hypersensitivity to mirabegron or any inactive ingredients. Mirabegron extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity reactions to mirabegron or any inactive ingredients of the tablet.
Overdosage Information for Mirabegron
Mirabegron has been administered to healthy volunteers at single doses up to 400 mg. Multiple doses of mirabegron up to 300 mg daily for 10 days showed increases in pulse rate and systolic blood pressure when administered to healthy volunteers. Treatment for overdosage should be symptomatic and supportive.
In the event of overdosage, pulse rate, blood pressure and ECG monitoring is recommended.
Clinical Studies of Mirabegron
Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets Monotherapy for Adult OAB Mirabegron extended-release tablets were evaluated in three, 12-week, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group, multicenter clinical trials in patients with overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency (Studies 1, 2, and 3). Entry criteria required that patients had symptoms of overactive bladder for at least 3 months duration, at least 8 micturitions per day, and at least 3 episodes of urgency with or without incontinence over a 3-day period. The population included both naïve patients who had not received prior muscarinic antagonist pharmacotherapy for overactive bladder (48%) and those who had received prior muscarinic antagonist pharmacotherapy for OAB (52%).
In Study 1 (NCT00689104), patients were randomized to placebo, mirabegron extended-release tablets 50 mg, mirabegron extended-release tablets 100 mg, or an active control once daily. In Study 2 (NCT00662909), patients were randomized to placebo, mirabegron extended-release tablets 50 mg or mirabegron extended-release tablets 100 mg once daily. In Study 3 (NCT00912964), patients were randomized to placebo, mirabegron extended-release tablets 25 mg or mirabegron extended-release tablets 50 mg once daily.
The co-primary efficacy endpoints in all 3 trials were change from baseline to end of treatment (Week 12) in mean number of incontinence episodes per 24 hours and change from baseline to end of treatment (Week 12) in mean number of micturitions per 24 hours, based on a 3-day micturition diary. An important secondary endpoint was the change from baseline to end of treatment (Week 12) in mean volume voided per micturition. Efficacy of both 25 mg and 50 mg doses of mirabegron extended-release tablet was maintained through the 12-week treatment period.
However, due to Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.
| Week 12 is last observation on treatment | |||||||
| Parameter | Study 1 | Study 2 | Study 3 | ||||
| Placebo | Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets 50 mg | Placebo | Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets 50 mg | Placebo | Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets 25 mg | Mirabegron Extended-Release Tablets 50 mg | |
| Number of Incontinence Episodes per 24 Hours For incontinence episodes per 24 hours, the analysis population is restricted to patients with at least 1 episode of incontinence at baseline. | |||||||
| n | 291 | 293 | 325 | 312 | 262 | 254 | 257 |
| Baseline (mean) | 2.67 | 2.83 | 3.03 | 2.77 | 2.43 | 2.65 | 2.51 |
| Change from baseline (adjusted mean Least squares mean adjusted for baseline, gender, and geographical region. ) | -1.17 | -1.57 | -1.13 | -1.47 | -0.96 | -1.36 | -1.38 |
| Difference from placebo (adjusted mean ) | - | -0.41 | - | -0.34 | - | -0.40 | -0.42 |
| 95% Confidence Interval | - | (-0.72, -0.09) | - | (-0.66, -0.03) | - | (-0.74, -0.06) | (-0.76, -0.08) |
| p-value | 0.003 Statistically significantly superior compared to placebo at the 0.05 level with multiplicity adjustment | 0.026 | 0.005 | 0.001 | |||
| Number of Micturitions per 24 Hours | |||||||
| n | 480 | 473 | 433 | 425 | 415 | 410 | 426 |
| Baseline (mean) | 11.71 | 11.65 | 11.51 | 11.80 | 11.48 | 11.68 | 11.66 |
| Change from baseline (adjusted mean ) | -1.34 | -1.93 | -1.05 | -1.66 | -1.18 | -1.65 | -1.60 |
| Difference from placebo (adjusted mean ) | - | -0.60 | - | -0.61 | - | -0.47 | -0.42 |
| 95% Confidence Interval | - | (-0.90, -0.29) | - | (-0.98, -0.24) | - | (-0.82, -0.13) | (-0.76, -0.08) |
| p-value | < 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.007 | 0.015 | |||
| Volume Voided (mL) per Micturition | |||||||
| n | 480 | 472 | 433 | 424 | 415 | 410 | 426 |
| Baseline (mean) | 156.7 | 161.1 | 157.5 | 156.3 | 164.0 | 165.2 | 159.3 |
| Change from baseline (adjusted mean ) | 12.3 | 24.2 | 7.0 | 18.2 | 8.3 | 12.8 | 20.7 |
| Difference from placebo (adjusted mean ) | - | 11.9 | - | 11.1 | - | 4.6 | 12.4 |
| 95% Confidence Interval | - | (6.3, 17.4) | - | (4.4, 17.9) | - | (-1.6, 10.8) | (6.3, 18.6) |
| p-value | < 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.15 | < 0.001 | |||
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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