Overactive bladder/enuresis:
Indications for GEMTESA:
Overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency.
Adult Dosage:
Swallow whole. Tabs may also be crushed, then mixed with a tablespoon of applesauce. 75mg once daily.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
GEMTESA Warnings/Precautions:
Increased risk of urinary retention (esp. bladder outlet obstruction, patients taking antimuscarinic drugs for OAB); monitor and discontinue if develops. Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) or renal impairment (eGFR <15mL/min/1.73m2): not recommended. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
GEMTESA Classification:
Beta-3 adrenergic agonist.
GEMTESA Interactions:
Potentiates digoxin; monitor serum digoxin levels prior to initiation, during, and after therapy (titrate and adjust dose as needed).
Adverse Reactions:
Headache, urinary tract infection, nasopharyngitis, diarrhea, nausea, upper respiratory tract infection; urinary retention.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Tabs—30, 90
