Mirabegron

September 10, 2018
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Mirabegron, a compound with multiple functional groups, is the active ingredient of drugs used for treating an overactive bladder. It is sold under the trade names Myrbetriq and Betmiga, both marketed by Astellas Pharma (Tokyo).

Mirabegron activates the 尾3 adrenergic receptor in the detrusor muscle of the bladder. Activating the receptor relaxes the muscle, allowing the bladder to accommodate a greater quantity of urine.

The drug, however, is not without adverse side effects. The most common is elevated blood pressure; but there are many others, including dry mouth, susceptibility to colds, and urinary tract infection.

Although mirabegron is taken orally, one of the hazards listed in its safety data sheets (see hazard information box) is oral toxicity. But the medicine is not toxic unless the patient consumes 5鈥�10 times the normally prescribed dosage.

Mirabegron hazard information

GHS classification*: acute toxicity, oral, category 4
H302鈥擧armful if swallowedChemical Safety Warning
GHS classification: skin sensitization, category 1
H317鈥擬ay cause an allergic skin reactionChemical Safety Warning
GHS classification: serious eye irritation, category 2A
H319鈥擟auses serious eye irritationChemical Safety Warning
GHS classification: reproductive toxicity, category 2
H361鈥擲uspected of damaging fertility or the unborn childChemical Safety Warning
GHS classification: specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure, category 2
H373鈥擟auses damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposureChemical Safety Warning
GHS classification: hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard, category 1
H410鈥擵ery toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effectsChemical Safety Warning

*Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.聽.

Mirabegron fast facts

CAS Reg. No.

223673-61-8

Molar mass396.51 g/mol
Empirical formulaC21H24N4O2S
AppearanceWhite to off-white crystals or powder
Melting point

138鈥�140 潞C

Water solubilityInsoluble
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