Mirabegron+solifenacin
About Mirabegron+solifenacin
Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common and manageable condition that can affect your daily routine, sleep, and confidence. You should take this medicine consistently every day, at the same time, to get the best results. You can take it with or without food. Combining the medicine with simple lifestyle changes, such as modifying your fluid intake and performing bladder-strengthening exercises, can significantly support your treatment.
While taking this medicine, you may experience mild side effects like dry mouth or constipation. If you experience signs of a severe allergic reaction (such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, or difficulty breathing), stop taking the medicine and seek emergency medical attention immediately. If you have difficulty urinating or cannot pass urine, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor promptly or seek urgent medical care.
Do not take this if you suffer from urinary retention, uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, or severe liver damage. Tell your doctor if you have any eye problems, including glaucoma, as this medicine may not be suitable for you. It is also important to talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if you have kidney problems or high blood pressure.
This medicine can interact with certain other drugs, so tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you use. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or an elderly patient, consult your doctor or pharmacist to ensure this medicine is safe for your specific situation. This medicine is intended for adults and is generally not approved for use in children.
Uses of Mirabegron+solifenacin
Medicinal Benefits
Mirabegron+solifenacin helps improve bladder control and supports a better quality of life by reducing the symptoms of overactive bladder. The key benefits of Mirabegron+solifenacin include:
- Improved bladder control: Mirabegron+solifenacin helps you regain control over your daily routine by reducing the constant worry of finding a bathroom. By relaxing the bladder muscle, it allows your bladder to hold more urine, meaning you will need to urinate less frequently during both the day and night.
- Better quality of life: This improved control can lead to better, uninterrupted sleep and more confidence during social or work activities, helping you return to your normal daily life without the constant disruption of bladder urgency.
Directions for Use
- Mirabegron+solifenacin can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow Mirabegron+solifenacin as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
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Side Effects of Mirabegron+solifenacin
Common Side Effects (Usually mild)
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Headache
- Mild dizziness
Serious Side Effects (Consult your doctor right away):
- Inability to pass urine (urinary retention)
- Severe allergic reactions, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, or trouble breathing
- Fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
- Severe dizziness or confusion
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- Be careful in hot weather: This medicine can reduce your body's ability to sweat, making you more prone to overheating or heat stroke in hot conditions. Stay cool and drink plenty of fluids. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop signs of heat stroke, such as a very high body temperature, confusion, or little or no sweating.
- Monitor your blood pressure: This medicine can sometimes increase your blood pressure, so it is important to have it checked regularly by your healthcare provider.
- Watch for urinary retention: If you find it difficult to empty your bladder or cannot urinate at all, stop taking the medicine and seek medical help immediately.
- Avoid driving if affected: If you experience blurred vision, dizziness, or sleepiness while taking this medicine, do not drive or operate machinery.
- Regular monitoring: Your doctor may periodically check your blood pressure and kidney function during treatment, especially if you have existing kidney problems or high blood pressure.
Drug Interactions
Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as they may interact with Mirabegron+solifenacin.
- Other anticholinergic medicines: Taking Mirabegron+solifenacin with other anticholinergic medicines can increase the risk of side effects like severe dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention.
- Certain antifungal medicines (such as ketoconazole), antibiotics (such as clarithromycin), and heart medicines (such as digoxin): These medicines may change how your body processes Mirabegron+solifenacin or increase the risk of side effects. Inform your doctor if you are taking these medicines.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionYou are recommended to avoid or limit alcohol consumption while taking Mirabegron+solifenacin, as it may cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorLimited information is available regarding the usage of Mirabegron+solifenacin during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking Mirabegron+solifenacin if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorLimited information is available regarding the usage of Mirabegron+solifenacin during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before taking Mirabegron+solifenacin if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionMirabegron+solifenacin may cause blurred vision and tiredness. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
unsafeMirabegron+solifenacin is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Limit bladder irritants: Reduce your consumption of caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, chocolate, and carbonated beverages, as these can irritate your bladder and worsen urgency.
- Manage fluid intake: Stay hydrated, but try to space out your fluid intake throughout the day. Avoid drinking large amounts of liquids right before bedtime to minimise nighttime bathroom trips. Talk to your doctor before making significant changes to your fluid intake to avoid dehydration or worsening of your symptoms.
- Perform pelvic floor exercises: Practice Kegel exercises regularly to strengthen the muscles that support your bladder, which can improve your control over sudden urges.
- Maintain a healthy weight: Carrying extra weight can put additional pressure on your bladder, so maintaining a healthy weight may help ease symptoms.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Overactive bladder (OAB): Overactive bladder is a condition in which there is a problem with bladder function, which causes a sudden urge to urinate that might be difficult to control. The contraction or tightening of bladder muscles causes bladder spasms. Continuous contractions may cause an urge to urinate. Overactive bladder is characterised by involuntary leakage of urine, excessive urination, and urgent need to urinate. The common causes of bladder spasms are urinary tract infections, drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, diabetes, constipation, impaired kidney function, bladder stones, enlarged prostate, or neurological disorders. Symptoms of an overactive bladder include urinating more than 8 times a day and more than 2 times at night, a strong and sudden need to urinate, leakage of urine, and loss of bladder control.
FAQs
Mirabegron+solifenacin is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) such as urinary incontinence (urine leakage), urgent or frequent urination, increased night-time urination, and dysuria (painful or difficult urination).
Mirabegron+solifenacin contains Solifenacin and Mirabegron. Solifenacin reduces the undesirable contractions of the bladder, thereby increasing the amount of urine that the bladder can hold. This decreases the urgency for urination. Mirabegron relaxes the muscles of the bladder; this prevents frequent, uncontrolled, or urgent urination. Together, Mirabegron+solifenacin helps in treating an overactive bladder.
There is some overlap between the symptoms of both OAB and BPH. OAB occurs due to uncontrolled urinary bladder muscle contractions. The main symptom of OAB is a sudden urge to urinate that is hard to control, which is stressful. On the other hand, BPH occurs due to an enlarged prostate gland, which puts pressure on the urinary bladder, thereby causing pain during urination.
Dry mouth could be a side effect of Mirabegron+solifenacin. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.
Constipation could be a side-effect of Mirabegron+solifenacin. Eat fibre-rich food and drink plenty of fluids if you experience constipation. Talk to your doctor if you have severe constipation.
No, you should always swallow Mirabegron+solifenacin tablets whole with water. Crushing, breaking, or chewing them can destroy the slow-release design of the tablet, which may cause too much medicine to enter your system at once. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have trouble swallowing tablets.
It is best to limit or avoid alcohol while taking Mirabegron+solifenacin. Alcohol can irritate your bladder and worsen symptoms like frequent urination, and it may also increase side effects like dizziness or drowsiness. Talk to your doctor for personalised advice.
You should exercise caution if you have high blood pressure. One of the active components in this medicine can increase blood pressure, so your doctor will likely want to monitor your blood pressure regularly. Talk to your doctor to see if this medicine is safe for you.
There is limited information about the safety of this medicine during pregnancy. It is generally not recommended unless your doctor decides the benefits outweigh the potential risks. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
If you have difficulty emptying your bladder or find that you cannot urinate at all, stop taking the medicine immediately and seek urgent medical care. This can be a sign of urinary retention, which requires prompt medical evaluation. Talk to your doctor right away.
Yes, some people may experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision while taking Mirabegron+solifenacin. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or perform tasks that require clear vision and alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Talk to your doctor if these symptoms persist.
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