Gemtesa

Generic name: Vibegron
Drug class: Urinary antispasmodics

Usage of Gemtesa

Gemtesa is a selective beta-3 adrenergic agonist that affects the muscles in the bladder.

Gemtesa is used in adults to treat the symptoms of overactive bladder.

Gemtesa helps improve:

urge urinary incontinence: a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents:

urgency: the need to urinate right away: and

frequency: urinating often.

It is not known if Gemtesa is safe and effective in children.

Gemtesa side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Gemtesa: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if:

you are unable to completely empty your bladder; or

you have pain or burning when you urinate.

Common Gemtesa side effects may include:

painful urination;

nausea, diarrhea;

headache; or

cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Gemtesa

You should not use Gemtesa if you are allergic to vibegron.

To make sure Gemtesa is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

trouble emptying your bladder;

a weak stream of urine;

liver disease; or

kidney disease.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Gemtesa is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Gemtesa

Usual Adult Dose for Overactive Bladder Syndrome:

75 mg orally once a day Use: For the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency in adults

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Gemtesa

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

digoxin or digitalis.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with vibegron, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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