Merogone 25mg Tablet SR
Merogone 25mg Tablet SR is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder that includes increased or frequent urination, urgent need to urinate and inability to control urination. It helps to relax the muscle surrounding the bladder and increase it’s ability to store urine.
Merogone 25mg Tablet SR
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About This Medicine
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Merogone 25mg Tablet SR is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder that includes increased or frequent urination, urgent need to urinate and inability to control urination. It helps to relax the muscle surrounding the bladder and increase it’s ability to store urine.
Merogone 25mg Tablet SR is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder that includes increased or frequent urination, urgent need to urinate and inability to control urination. It helps to relax the muscle surrounding the bladder and increase it’s ability to store urine.
Merogone 25mg Tablet SR is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken with or without food. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine are constipation, headache, high blood pressure, nasal inflammation, urinary tract infection, rapid heartbeat, and joint pain. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, tell your doctor prior to the treatment. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.
03Uses
Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Merogone 25mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Merogone 25mg Tablet SR is a beta 3-receptor agonist. It works by activating the receptor in the bladder, causing the bladder muscles to relax. It prevents frequent, urgent or uncontrolled urination.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Merogone Tablet SR?
A: If you miss a dose of Merogone 25mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
Merogone 25mg Tablet SR helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that cause frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control the passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces the urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.
08Side Effects
Constipation
Headache
High blood pressure
Nasal inflammation
Urinary tract infection
Fast heart rate
Joint pain
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Merogone 25mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Merogone 25mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Merogone 25mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Merogone 25mg Tablet SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Merogone 25mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Merogone 25mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Merogone 25mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Merogone 25mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Merogone 25mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
10Drug Tips
Merogone 25mg Tablet SR helps you to have better control over your urination. It relaxes your bladder which increases its capacity to hold urine thereby reducing the need to pass urine.
It causes less drowsiness and constipation than other medicines for overactive bladder.
It may raise your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
Do not stop taking this medicine if you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms as it may take some time for your bladder to adapt and your symptoms to improve.
References
Sources and references
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 924-25.
Mirabegron. Chertsey, Surrey: Astellas Pharma Ltd.; 2012 [revised 18 Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from: View
Mirabegron. Norman, Oklahoma: Astellas Pharma Technologies, Inc; 2012. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: View
