Betmiga Special Precautions

Renal impairment: Betmiga has not been studied in patients with end stage renal disease (GFR < 15 mL/min/1.73 m² or patients requiring haemodialysis) and, therefore, it is not recommended for use in this patient population. Data are limited in patients with severe renal impairment (GFR 15 to 29 mL/min/1.73 m²); based on a pharmacokinetic study (see Pharmacology: Pharmacokinetics under Actions) a dose reduction to 25 mg is recommended in this population. Betmiga is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment (GFR 15 to 29 mL/min/1.73 m²) concomitantly receiving strong CYP3A inhibitors (see Interactions).
Hepatic impairment: Betmiga has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) and, therefore, it is not recommended for use in this patient population. Betmiga is not recommended for use in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B) concomitantly receiving strong CYP3A inhibitors (see Interactions).
Hypertension: Mirabegron can increase blood pressure. Periodic blood pressure measurements are recommended, especially in hypertensive patients.
Betmiga is not recommended for use in patient with severe uncontrolled hypertension (defined as systolic blood pressure ≥ 180 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 110 mm Hg).
Patients with congenital or acquired QT prolongation: Betmiga, at therapeutic doses, has not demonstrated clinically relevant QT prolongation in clinical studies (see Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics under Actions). However, since patients with a known history of QT prolongation or patients who are taking medicinal products known to prolong the QT interval were not included in these studies, the effects of mirabegron in these patients is unknown. Caution should be exercised when administering mirabegron in these patients.
Patients with bladder outlet obstruction and patients taking antimuscarinics medications for OAB: Urinary retention in patients with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) and in patients taking antimuscarinic medications for the treatment of OAB has been reported in postmarketing experience in patients taking mirabegron. A controlled clinical safety study in patients with BOO did not demonstrate increased urinary retention in patients treated with Betmiga; however, Betmiga should be administered with caution to patients with clinically significant BOO. Betmiga should also be administered with caution to patients taking antimuscarinic medications for the treatment of OAB.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines: Betmiga has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.