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Begmiron 50 Tablet ER Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

MIRABEGRON-50MG

Uses:

Begmiron 50 Tablet ER is used to treat Overactive bladder (urinary incontinence).

Medicinal Benefits:

Begmiron 50 Tablet ER contains 'mirabegron', which belongs to the class of medications called 'anticholinergics'. It can decrease the activity of the overactive bladder. In an overactive bladder, muscle contractions occur before the full expansion of the bladder, causing the patient to have frequent urges to urinate. Begmiron 50 Tablet ER can stop these sudden contractions of bladder muscles. It enables control over urination and increases the amount of urine held by your bladder.

FAQs

Begmiron 50 Tablet ER belongs to the group of medications called ‘urinary antagonists' or 'antispasmodics' primarily used in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms.

Begmiron 50 Tablet ER prevents sudden bladder muscle contractions and increases the volume and amount of urine the bladder can hold. Thus, Begmiron 50 Tablet ER helps to control the release of urine and helps reduce symptoms of OAB like a strong urge to urinate, frequent urination and reduced urine flow.

If you have kidney disease, liver disease, hypertension, urinary retention, angioedema, history of heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation), please contact a doctor before taking Begmiron 50 Tablet ER.

Ketoconazole is an antifungal medicine, and it may interact with Begmiron 50 Tablet ER. So, inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines before taking Begmiron 50 Tablet ER to avoid unwanted effects.

Begmiron 50 Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition. It is not recommended for use in patients with severe uncontrolled hypertension. Regular blood pressure monitoring, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Begmiron 50 Tablet ER may cause side effects such as nausea, headache, diarrhoea, constipation, increased heart rate and dizziness. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

No, Begmiron 50 Tablet ER is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

No, Begmiron 50 Tablet ER is not known to cause an addiction. However, it should be taken in the dose and for duration as prescribed by your doctor.

Begmiron 50 Tablet ER should be taken for as long as it is advised by the doctor. Follow all the instructions and do not discontinue taking Begmiron 50 Tablet ER on your own.

It might take 8 weeks or more for Begmiron 50 Tablet ER to show its full benefits. After 4 to 8 weeks, the dosage might be increased based on how well the medicine suits and affects the patient.

No, do not stop taking Begmiron 50 Tablet ER even if you start feeling better as it does not cure overactive bladder but relieves the symptoms of urgency, frequency and incontinence (unable to control when you empty your bladder). Discontinuing Begmiron 50 Tablet ER may result in a recurrence of the overactive bladder symptoms.

No, Begmiron 50 Tablet ER does not affect sleep. However, if you have any sleep related problems, consult your doctor.

No, you are recommended to take Begmiron 50 Tablet ER daily as advised by your doctor as it controls your condition and does not cure it. Since your bladder takes time to adapt to the medicine, if you take it off and on, you will not get the desired benefits and your symptoms will recur.

Begmiron 50 Tablet ER may cause side effects such as infection of kidneys, urinary bladder, ureters, or urethra but does not affect everyone. Begmiron 50 Tablet ER has been associated with very few reports of developing bladder pain and kidney stones. Also, patients with compromised kidney function should be careful while using Begmiron 50 Tablet ER and in case of any unwanted symptoms related to kidneys, inform your doctor.

If you accidentally take more than the required dose of Begmiron 50 Tablet ER, seek medical help immediately even if you do not feel any discomfort. Overdose of Begmiron 50 Tablet ER may increase your blood pressure and pulse rate resulting in severe headache, chest pain, palpitations and fatigue.