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Gemtesa (Vibegron)
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Product Details
Description
Gemtesa (vibegron) is a medication used to treat overactive bladder in adults who have symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency.
Fact Table
Formula
C26H28N4O3
License
US DailyMed
Bioavailability
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Legal status
Rx-only
Chemical Name
Vibegron
Elimination half-life
60 to 70 hours
Dosage (Strength)
75mg
Pregnancy
Consult Doctor
Brands
Gemtesa
Protein binding
49.6 to 51.3%
PubChem CID
44472635
MedlinePlus
a621015
ChEBI
142418
ATC code
None
DrugBank
DB14895
KEGG
D10433
Routes of administration
By mouth
Directions
Follow the instructions that come with your Gemtesa prescription. If you have any questions or concerns about your prescription, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Gemtesa is available as a 75 mg tablet. The typical dose is to take one tablet by mouth once a day. The tablet should be swallowed with water. If you are unable to swallow the tablet whole, you may crush the tablet and mix it with applesauce.
Ingredients
The active ingredient contained in Gemtesa is vibegron, a beta-3 adrenergic agonist.
Contraindications
Do not take Gemtesa if you are allergic to vibegron or any of the other ingredients or excipients contained in Gemtesa.
Cautions
- Before you start treatment with Gemtesa, talk to your doctor:
- About all the medications you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, and herbal supplements. If you are taking digoxin, your digoxin levels should be monitored before starting Gemtesa.
- About your allergies
- About your health conditions
- If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
- If you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
- Gemesa can cause urinary retention. Your risk may be greater if you have bladder outlet obstruction or if you are taking muscarinic antagonists for overactive bladder. If you are not sure whether or not you are taking a muscarinic antagonist, ask your doctor.
- Treatment with Gemtesa is not recommended if you have end-stage kidney disease or severe liver problems
Side Effects
Like with any medication, Gemtesa can cause side effects. The most common include diarrhea, headache, nausea, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, and urinary tract infection. However, these are not all the possible side effects that may occur with Gemtesa. Contact your doctor right away if you develop side effects that are bothersome to you or won't go away.
Reference:
Gemtesa (vibegron) tablets, for oral use. Irvine, CA: Urovant Sciences, Inc.; 2020.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 13656
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