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Mut SE, Selcuk F, İncirli SU, Delibas S. Efficacy and Safety of Mirabegron Add-on Therapy After Failure With Solifenacin in Multiple Sclerosis Patients With Overactive Bladder: A Pilot Study. Clin Neuropharmacol 2024; 47:109-112. [PMID: 39008540 DOI: 10.1097/wnf.0000000000000596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative progressive disease of central nervous system that mostly affects young adults. (1) Because of involvement of spinal cord and brain, lower urinary dysfunction symptoms are commonly encountered. MS patients mostly show overactive bladder symptoms like urgency, frequent daytime urination, and urgency incontinence. Among MS patients, antimuscarinic therapy is the first-line treatment with overactive bladder symptoms as well as in general population yet 30% of the patients show insufficient improvement or intolerance to the treatment (2). In our study, our aim is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of mirabegron add-on treatment in MS patients after inadequate response to antimuscarinic monotherapy. METHODS University of Kyrenia and Dr Burhan Nalbantoglu State hospital's databases were screened for the study. Seventy patients who were residents diagnosed with MS according to McDonald criteria were questioned. Among these patients, a total of 22 of them were included in the study. Inclusion criteria was at least 3 years of MS diagnosis, score of <6 at Expanded Disability Status Scale, and a score of ≥3 at Overactive Bladder Symptom Score Scale. RESULTS Among selected patients, 10 mg solifenacin treatment was daily started and followed for 4 weeks. Mirabegron add-on treatment was initiated to the 11 patient who had inadequate improvement in overactive bladder symptom score. After mirabegron add-on treatment among 11 patient, there was a sufficient improvement in overactive bladder symptom score ( P < 0.008). CONCLUSIONS In our study, we have found that antimuscarinic and mirabegron combination causes improved efficacy for overactive bladder in MS population.
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- Senem Ertugrul Mut
- University of Kyrenia, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus
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- European University of Lefke, Vocational school of Health Services, Lefke, Northern Cyprus, Mersin, Turkey
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- Dr Burhan Nalbantoglu State Hospital, Department of Neurology, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus
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- University of Kyrenia, Faculty of Medicine, Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus
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Lin J, Goosen TC, Tse S, Yamagami H, Malhotra B. Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling Suggests Limited Drug-Drug Interaction for Fesoterodine When Coadministered With Mirabegron. J Clin Pharmacol 2019; 59:1505-1518. [PMID: 31090092 DOI: 10.1002/jcph.1438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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5-Hydroxymethyl tolterodine (5-HMT; the active fesoterodine metabolite) is metabolized via the cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6 and CYP3A pathways. Mirabegron is a moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor and weak CYP3A inhibitor. Potential drug-drug interactions (DDIs) following coadministration of these 2 overactive bladder treatments were estimated using physiologically based pharmacokinetic models, developed and verified by comparing predicted and observed pharmacokinetic profiles from clinical studies. Models predicted and verified mirabegron and desipramine (CYP2D6 substrate) and 5-HMT and ketoconazole (strong CYP3A inhibitor) DDIs. Mirabegron model-predicted mean steady-state AUC and Cmax were within 11% of clinical observations. The predicted versus observed geometric mean ratio (GMR) of AUCinf for CYP2D6 substrates desipramine and metoprolol coadministered with mirabegron 100 or 160 mg once daily were 3.47 versus 3.41 and 2.97 versus 3.29, respectively, indicating that the mirabegron model can be used to predict clinical CYP2D6 inhibition. 5-HMT fractional clearance by CYP3A and CYP2D6 was verified from clinical DDI studies with a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor (ketoconazole) and inducer (rifampicin) in CYP2D6 extensive and poor metabolizers and with a moderate CYP3A inhibitor (fluconazole) in healthy volunteers. 5-HMT AUCinf and Cmax GMRs for fesoterodine DDIs were all predicted within 1.26-fold of clinical observation, providing verification for the fesoterodine substrate model. The predicted changes in 5-HMT AUCinf and Cmax ratios for 8 mg fesoterodine when coadministered with 50 mg mirabegron were 1.22-fold and 1.17-fold, respectively, relative to 8 mg fesoterodine given alone. This modest increase in 5-HMT exposures by approximately 20% is considered clinically insignificant and would not require fesoterodine dose adjustment when coadministered with mirabegron within approved daily-dose ranges.
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- Jian Lin
- Medicine Design - Department of Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, and Metabolism, Pfizer Inc., Groton, CT, USA
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- Medicine Design - Department of Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, and Metabolism, Pfizer Inc., Groton, CT, USA
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- Medicine Design - Department of Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, and Metabolism, Pfizer Inc., Groton, CT, USA
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Gratzke C, van Maanen R, Chapple C, Abrams P, Herschorn S, Robinson D, Ridder A, Stoelzel M, Paireddy A, Yoon SJ, Al-Shukri S, Rechberger T, Mueller ER. Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Mirabegron and Solifenacin in Combination Compared with Monotherapy in Patients with Overactive Bladder: A Randomised, Multicentre Phase 3 Study (SYNERGY II). Eur Urol 2018; 74:501-509. [PMID: 29866467 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND The long-term potential of solifenacin and mirabegron combination treatment for patients with overactive bladder (OAB) has not been previously assessed. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the safety and efficacy of solifenacin succinate 5mg plus mirabegron 50mg tablets (combination treatment) versus solifenacin or mirabegron monotherapy in patients with OAB over 12 mo. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Randomised, double-blind, multicentre, phase 3 trial (SYNERGY II) of patients with "wet" OAB symptoms (urinary frequency and urgency with incontinence) for ≥3 mo. The study was conducted from March 2014 to September 2016; with 1829 patients randomised. The full analysis set was comprised of 1794 patients. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS The primary objective was safety, measured as treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs). Efficacy was measured as the change from baseline to the end of treatment in the mean number of incontinence episodes/24h and micturitions/24h. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS The median age was 60 yr (range 19-86 yr) and 1434 patients (80%) were female. Overall, 856 patients (47%) experienced ≥1 TEAE. TEAE frequency was slightly higher in the combination group (596 patients, 49%; mirabegron 126 patients, 41%; solifenacin 134 patients, 44%). Serious TEAEs were reported by 67 patients (3.7%); one was considered possibly treatment-related (mirabegron group, atrial fibrillation). Dry mouth was the most common TEAE (combination 74 patients, 6.1%; solifenacin 18 patients, 5.9%; mirabegron 12 patients, 3.9%). Combination therapy was statistically superior to mirabegron and solifenacin for the number of incontinence episodes (vs mirabegron: adjusted mean difference [AMD] -0.5, 95% confidence interval [CI] -0.7 to -0.2, p<0.001; vs solifenacin: AMD -0.1, 95% CI -0.4 to 0.1, p=0.002) and micturitions (vs mirabegron: AMD -0.5, 95% CI -0.8 to -0.2, p<0.001; vs solifenacin: AMD -0.4, 95% CI -0.7 to -0.1, p=0.004). CONCLUSIONS Mirabegron and solifenacin combination treatment for OAB symptoms was well tolerated over 12 mo and led to efficacy improvements over each monotherapy. This innovative combination is a treatment option that could become widely used in the clinic. PATIENT SUMMARY This study looked at the safety and efficacy of a combination of solifenacin succinate 5mg plus mirabegron 50mg tablets over 12 mo in patients with the overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms of increased urination frequency, heightened urgency to urinate, and unintentional passing of urine. We compared this treatment with solifenacin succinate 5mg or mirabegron 50mg alone, and found that the combination treatment was well tolerated by patients and led to greater improvements in symptoms. This novel combination could be an improved treatment option in the clinical setting for patients with OAB. This study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov as NCT02045862.
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- Astellas Pharma Global Development, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada
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- Astellas Pharma Global Development, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Astellas Pharma Global Development, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University School of Medicine, Incheon, South Korea
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- Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Groen-Wijnberg M, van Dijk J, Krauwinkel W, Kerbusch V, Meijer J, Tretter R, Zhang W, van Gelderen M. Pharmacokinetic Interactions Between Mirabegron and Metformin, Warfarin, Digoxin or Combined Oral Contraceptives. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 2018; 42:417-429. [PMID: 27350625 DOI: 10.1007/s13318-016-0350-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Mirabeg ron is a selective β3-adrenoceptor agonist approved for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). Four phase 1 studies were conducted in healthy subjects to evaluate the potential for pharmacokinetic interactions between mirabegron and metformin, warfarin, digoxin, or a combination oral contraceptive (COC). METHODS Thirty-two male subjects received metformin (500 mg twice daily) or mirabegron (160 mg once daily) alone, in combination or with placebo. Twenty-four male and female subjects received single doses of warfarin (25 mg) alone and in combination with mirabegron (100 mg once daily). Twenty-five male and female subjects were administered digoxin (0.25 mg) alone and in combination with mirabegron (100 mg once daily). Thirty female subjects received low-dose COC containing ethinylestradiol (EE)/levonorgestrel (LNG) (30/150 µg once daily) in combination with mirabegron (100 mg once daily) or placebo. Pharmacokinetic parameters were determined by non-compartmental methods. Absence of a Pharmacokinetic interaction was concluded if the 90 % confidence intervals (CI) of geometric least-squares means ratio of area under the curve (AUC) and maximum concentration (C max) were contained within the standard 80-125 % no-effect boundaries. The effect of mirabegron on warfarin International Normalized Ratio (INR) was also assessed. RESULTS Mirabegron increased digoxin AUC and Cmax by 27 and 29 %, respectively, indicating that mirabegron is a weak inhibitor of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) in vivo. Co-administration of mirabegron did not affect the pharmacokinetics of metformin, warfarin, EE and LNG, or warfarin INR, except for a slight extension of the 90 % CI for the C max ratio for metformin (lower limit 79 %). Metformin decreased mirabegron AUC and C max by 21 %. Most treatment-emergent adverse events were mild, and all resolved by study end. CONCLUSIONS No dose adjustment of either drug is required when mirabegron is administered concomitantly with metformin, warfarin or COC. Patients receiving mirabegron with digoxin may require additional monitoring of digoxin concentrations with dose adjustments where necessary, due to its narrow therapeutic index.
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- Monique Groen-Wijnberg
- Astellas Pharma Europe, Clinical Pharmacology Exploratory Development, PK&MS, Sylviusweg 62, PO Box 344, 2300 BE, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Astellas Pharma Europe, Clinical Pharmacology Exploratory Development, PK&MS, Sylviusweg 62, PO Box 344, 2300 BE, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Astellas Pharma Europe, Clinical Pharmacology Exploratory Development, PK&MS, Sylviusweg 62, PO Box 344, 2300 BE, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- PharmAspire Consulting, De Meren 1203, 6605 XM, Wijchen, The Netherlands
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- Astellas Pharma Europe, Clinical Pharmacology Exploratory Development, PK&MS, Sylviusweg 62, PO Box 344, 2300 BE, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Astellas Pharma Europe, Clinical Pharmacology Exploratory Development, PK&MS, Sylviusweg 62, PO Box 344, 2300 BE, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Astellas Pharma, One Astellas Way, Northbrook, IL, 60062, USA
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- Astellas Pharma Europe, Clinical Pharmacology Exploratory Development, PK&MS, Sylviusweg 62, PO Box 344, 2300 BE, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Geoffrion R. N o 353 – Traitements visant la vessie hyperactive : Accent sur la pharmacothérapie – Addenda. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2017; 39:1230-1239. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2017.08.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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No. 353-Treatments for Overactive Bladder: Focus on Pharmacotherapy - An Addendum. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2017; 39:1221-1229. [PMID: 28986184 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2017.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This technical update addendum reviews success rates and comparative evidence of the anticholinergic fesoterodine, as well as mechanism of action, safety profile, success rates, and comparative evidence of the β3 agonist mirabegron in the treatment of non-neurogenic overactive bladder syndrome (OAB). This adds to OAB pharmacotherapy recommendations initially published in 2012. INTENDED USERS Residents and other trainees, primary care practitioners, gynaecologists, urologists, urogynaecologists, and other health care providers who assess, counsel, and treat women with OAB. TARGET POPULATION Adult women with symptomatic OAB. OPTIONS This addition relates to fesoterodine, mirabegron, and anticholinergic-β3 agonist combination pharmacotherapy. OUTCOMES The outcomes of interest are clinical efficacy of fesoterodine compared with no treatment or other OAB therapies; mechanism of action and safety profile of mirabegron, clinical efficacy of mirabegron compared to no treatment or other OAB therapies; clinical efficacy of anticholinergic-β3 agonist combination pharmacotherapy for OAB. EVIDENCE PubMed, Medline, and the Cochrane Database were searched using the key words "fesoterodine" and "mirabegron." Results were restricted to English or French and human clinical and pharmacological research. Animal research and clinical studies including only male participants were excluded. Articles were included until the end of December 2016. Grey literature was not searched. Clinical practice guidelines, guidelines of specialty societies, and systematic reviews were included. RCTs and observational studies were included when evidence for the outcome of interest or in the target population was not available from systematic reviews. New studies not yet included in systematic reviews were also included. References of included articles were also searched to ensure comprehensive inclusion of relevant literature. VALUES The content and recommendations were drafted and agreed upon by the principal author, as well as members of the Urogynaecology Committee. The Board of the SOGC approved the final draft for publication. The quality of evidence was rated using the criteria described in the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology framework. The Summary of Findings is available upon request. BENEFITS, HARMS, AND/OR COSTS It is expected that this technical update will benefit patients with OAB by providing physicians and other interested health care providers with additional options for and knowledge of safe and effective OAB pharmacotherapy. The benefits clearly outweigh the potential harms or costs of implementation of this technical update, although there are no direct harms or costs identified. UPDATES: "Evidence will be reviewed 5 years after publication to decide whether all or part of the document should be updated. However, if important new evidence is published prior to the 5-year cycle, the review process may be accelerated for a more rapid update of some recommendations." SPONSORS Not applicable. RECOMMENDATIONS
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Herschorn S, Chapple CR, Abrams P, Arlandis S, Mitcheson D, Lee KS, Ridder A, Stoelzel M, Paireddy A, van Maanen R, Robinson D. Efficacy and safety of combinations of mirabegron and solifenacin compared with monotherapy and placebo in patients with overactive bladder (SYNERGY study). BJU Int 2017; 120:562-575. [DOI: 10.1111/bju.13882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Sender Herschorn
- Department of Surgery/Urology; University of Toronto; Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto ON Canada
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- Bristol Urological Institute; Southmead Hospital; Bristol UK
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- Samsung Medical Center; Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Astellas Pharma Global Development; Leiden The Netherlands
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- Astellas Pharma Global Development; Leiden The Netherlands
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- Astellas Pharma Global Development; Leiden The Netherlands
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Chapple CR, Siddiqui E. Mirabegron for the treatment of overactive bladder: a review of efficacy, safety and tolerability with a focus on male, elderly and antimuscarinic poor-responder populations, and patients with OAB in Asia. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2017; 10:131-151. [DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2017.1275570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Christopher R Chapple
- Department of Urology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK
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- Global Medical Affairs, Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd, Chertsey, Surrey, UK
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Morin F, Blais AS, Nadeau G, Moore K, Genois L, Bolduc S. Dual Therapy for Refractory Overactive Bladder in Children: A Prospective Open-Label Study. J Urol 2016; 197:1158-1163. [PMID: 27914999 DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2016.11.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Mirabegron (β3 adrenoreceptor agonist) is a new molecule with a mechanism of action distinct from antimuscarinics. Combination therapy with solifenacin was recently studied in an adult population. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of mirabegron as add-on therapy to treat urinary incontinence in children with idiopathic overactive bladder refractory/intolerant to antimuscarinics. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective off-label study using add-on regimens of mirabegron was conducted in pediatric patients presenting with no symptom improvement while undergoing intensive behavioral and medical therapies and/or significant side effects while undergoing antimuscarinic dose escalation. Our primary outcome was better reported efficacy than with the use of prior antimuscarinic monotherapy. Secondary end points were tolerability, safety and satisfaction. Efficacy and tolerability were assessed based on voiding diaries, post-void residuals, urine cultures, electrocardiograms and vital signs. Families were questioned regarding continence, side effects and compliance. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS A total of 35 patients were recruited at a median age of 10.3 years and were administered add-on mirabegron for a median of 16.4 months. Median bladder capacity improved from 50% to 74% expected bladder capacity (p <0.001). Continence improved in all patients, with 12 being completely dry. Post-void residual was increased in 2 patients and 1 urinary tract infection was reported. Seven patients reported mild or moderate side effects, with 2 withdrawals because of side effects (1 patient) and post-void residual (1). CONCLUSIONS Add-on mirabegron appears to be a safe alternative for children with refractory overactive bladder. Dual therapy is well tolerated and adjusted dose regimen appears safe in this first pediatric study.
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- Fannie Morin
- Division of Urology and Regenerative Medicine Axis, Research Center, University Hospital of Quebec-Laval University, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Urology and Regenerative Medicine Axis, Research Center, University Hospital of Quebec-Laval University, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Urology and Regenerative Medicine Axis, Research Center, University Hospital of Quebec-Laval University, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Urology and Regenerative Medicine Axis, Research Center, University Hospital of Quebec-Laval University, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Urology and Regenerative Medicine Axis, Research Center, University Hospital of Quebec-Laval University, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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- Division of Urology and Regenerative Medicine Axis, Research Center, University Hospital of Quebec-Laval University, Quebec, Quebec, Canada.
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Yamaguchi O, Kakizaki H, Homma Y, Igawa Y, Takeda M, Nishizawa O, Gotoh M, Yoshida M, Yokoyama O, Seki N, Okitsu A, Hamada T, Kobayashi A, Kuroishi K. Safety and efficacy of mirabegron as 'add-on' therapy in patients with overactive bladder treated with solifenacin: a post-marketing, open-label study in Japan (MILAI study). BJU Int 2015; 116:612-22. [PMID: 25639296 DOI: 10.1111/bju.13068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the safety and efficacy of mirabegron as 'add-on' therapy to solifenacin in patients with overactive bladder (OAB). PATIENTS AND METHODS This multicentre, open-label, phase IV study enrolled patients aged ≥20 years with OAB, as determined by an OAB symptom score (OABSS) total of ≥3 points and an OABSS Question 3 score of ≥2 points, who were being treated with solifenacin at a stable dose of 2.5 or 5 mg once daily for at least 4 weeks. Study duration was 18 weeks, comprising a 2-week screening period and a 16-week treatment period. Patients meeting eligibility criteria continued to receive solifenacin (2.5 or 5 mg once daily) and additional mirabegron (25 mg once daily) for 16 weeks. After 8 weeks of treatment, the mirabegron dose could be increased to 50 mg if the patient's symptom improvement was not sufficient, if he/she was agreeable to the dose increase, and the investigator judged that there were no safety concerns. Safety assessments included adverse events (AEs), laboratory tests, vital signs, 12-lead electrocardiogram, QT corrected for heart rate using Fridericia's correction (QTcF) interval and post-void residual (PVR) volume. Efficacy endpoints were changes from baseline in OABSS total score, OAB questionnaire short form (OAB-q SF) score (symptom bother and total health-related quality of life [HRQL] score), mean number of micturitions/24 h, mean number of urgency episodes/24 h, mean number of urinary incontinence (UI) episodes/24 h, mean number of urgency UI episodes/24 h, mean volume voided/micturition, and mean number of nocturia episodes/night. Patients were instructed to complete the OABSS sheets at weeks -2, 0, 8 and 16 (or at discontinuation), OAB-q SF sheets at weeks 0, 8 and 16 (or at discontinuation) and patient voiding diaries at weeks 0, 4, 8, 12 and 16 (or at discontinuation). RESULTS Overall incidence of drug-related treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs) was 23.3%. Almost all TEAEs were mild or moderate. The most common TEAE was constipation, with similar incidence in the groups receiving a dose increase to that observed in the groups maintained on the original dose. Changes in PVR volume, QTcF interval, pulse rate and blood pressure were not considered to be clinically significant and there were no reports of urinary retention. Significant improvement was seen for changes in efficacy endpoints from baseline to end of treatment (EOT) in all groups (patients receiving solifenacin 2.5 or 5 mg + mirabegron 25 or 50 mg). CONCLUSIONS Add-on therapy with mirabegron 25 mg once daily for 16 weeks, with an optional dose increase to 50 mg at week 8, was well tolerated in patients with OAB treated with solifenacin 2.5 mg or 5 mg once daily. There were significant improvements from baseline to EOT in OAB symptoms with combination therapy with mirabegron and solifenacin. Add-on therapy with mirabegron and an antimuscarinic agent, such as solifenacin, may provide an attractive therapeutic option.
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- Osamu Yamaguchi
- Division of Bioengineering and LUTD Research, School of Engineering, Nihon University, Koriyama, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Asahikawa Medical University, Asahikawa, Chuo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Chuo, Japan
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- Department of Continence Medicine, University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Chuo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, Chuo, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya, Obu, Japan
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- Department of Urology, National Centre for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Department of Urology, University of Fukui Faculty of Medical Sciences, Fukui, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kyushu Central Hospital of the Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers, Fukuoka, Japan
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Combination treatment with mirabegron and solifenacin in patients with overactive bladder: efficacy and safety results from a randomised, double-blind, dose-ranging, phase 2 study (Symphony). Eur Urol 2014; 67:577-88. [PMID: 24612659 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2014.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2013] [Accepted: 02/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Combining the β3-adrenoceptor agonist mirabegron and the antimuscarinic (AM) agent solifenacin may improve efficacy in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) while reducing the AM side effects. OBJECTIVE The primary objective was to evaluate the efficacy of combinations of solifenacin/mirabegron compared with solifenacin 5mg monotherapy. The secondary objective was to explore the dose-response relationship and the safety/tolerability compared with placebo and monotherapy. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS A phase 2, factorial design, randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo- and monotherapy-controlled trial, conducted at 141 sites in 20 European countries. Male and female patients were aged ≥18 yr with symptoms of OAB for ≥3 mo. INTERVENTION A total of 1306 patients (66.4% female) were randomised to 12 wk of treatment in 1 of 12 groups: 6 combination groups (solifenacin 2.5, 5, or 10 mg plus mirabegron 25 or 50 mg), 5 monotherapy groups (solifenacin 2.5, 5, or 10 mg, or mirabegron 25 or 50 mg), or placebo. OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Change from baseline to end of treatment in mean volume voided per micturition (MVV) (primary end point) and mean numbers of micturitions per 24 h, incontinence episodes per 24 h, and urgency episodes per 24 h were analysed using an analysis of covariance model. Safety assessments included treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), blood pressure, pulse rate, postvoid residual (PVR) volume, and laboratory and electrocardiography (ECG) parameters. RESULTS AND LIMITATIONS Compared with solifenacin 5 mg monotherapy, all combinations with solifenacin 5 or 10 mg significantly improved MVV, with adjusted differences ranging from 18.0 ml (95% confidence interval [CI], 5.4-30.0) to 26.3 ml (95% CI, 12.0-41.0). Three combination groups significantly reduced micturition frequency compared with solifenacin 5 mg, ranging from -0.80 (95% CI, -1.39 to -0.22) to -0.98 (95% CI, -1.68 to -0.27). Five of six combinations significantly reduced urgency episodes compared with solifenacin 5 mg, ranging from -0.98 (95% CI, -1.78, to -0.18) to -1.37 (95% CI, -2.03 to -0.70). No dose-related trends in TEAEs, blood pressure, pulse rate, PVR volume, or laboratory or ECG parameters were observed between combination and monotherapy groups, although the incidence of constipation was slightly increased with combination therapy. CONCLUSIONS Combination therapy with solifenacin/mirabegron significantly improved MVV, micturition frequency, and urgency compared with solifenacin 5 mg monotherapy. All combinations were well tolerated, with no important additional safety findings compared with monotherapy or placebo. PATIENT SUMMARY To improve treatment of overactive bladder (OAB), mirabegron/solifenacin in combination was compared with each drug alone and placebo. Combination therapy improved OAB symptoms and had similar safety and acceptability. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinical trials.gov: NCT01340027.
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Chapple CR, Cardozo L, Nitti VW, Siddiqui E, Michel MC. Mirabegron in overactive bladder: a review of efficacy, safety, and tolerability. Neurourol Urodyn 2013; 33:17-30. [PMID: 24127366 DOI: 10.1002/nau.22505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 178] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2013] [Accepted: 09/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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AIMS Mirabegron, the first β3 -adrenoceptor agonist to enter clinical practice, has a different mechanism of action from antimuscarinic agents. This review presents data on the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of mirabegron in studies conducted to date. METHODS All clinical data on mirabegron that are currently in the public domain are included, including some in-press manuscripts. RESULTS In Phase III clinical trials in patients with overactive bladder (OAB), mirabegron at daily doses of 25, 50, and 100 mg demonstrated significant efficacy in treating the symptoms of OAB, including micturition frequency, urgency incontinence, and urgency. Significant improvements in micturition frequency, urgency incontinence, and mean volume voided/micturition were seen as early as the first assessment (week 4) for mirabegron 50 and 100 mg, and were maintained throughout treatment. Responder analyses showed a significant improvement with mirabegron 50 and 100 mg in terms of dry rates, ≥50% reduction in mean number of incontinence episodes/24 hr, and the proportion of patients with ≤8 micturitions/24 hr at final visit. The benefit of mirabegron 50 and 100 mg was also evident in patients ≥65 years of age, and in both treatment-naïve patients and those who previously discontinued antimuscarinic therapy. These data therefore demonstrate a clinically meaningful benefit with mirabegron in the objective endpoints of OAB. Assessment of measures of health-related quality of life and treatment satisfaction showed that patients perceived treatment with mirabegron as meaningful. In OAB clinical trials of up to 12 months mirabegron appeared to be well tolerated. The most common adverse events (AEs) observed with mirabegron in clinical trials of up to 12 months were hypertension, nasopharyngitis, and urinary tract infection. The incidence of dry mouth was similar to placebo, and was between three and fivefold less than for tolterodine extended release 4 mg. Since dry mouth is the most bothersome AE associated with antimuscarinic drugs and often a reason for treatment discontinuation, mirabegron may be a valuable treatment option for these patients. CONCLUSIONS In Phase III clinical trials, mirabegron at daily doses of 25, 50, and 100 mg demonstrated significant efficacy in treating symptoms of OAB and, at doses of 50 and 100 mg, demonstrated significant improvements versus placebo on key secondary endpoints, as early as the first assessment (week 4), and these were maintained throughout treatment. In OAB clinical trials of up to 12 months, mirabegron appeared to be well tolerated.
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Affiliation(s)
- Christopher R Chapple
- Department of Urology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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