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A number of medications exist to treat urinary incontinence including: fesoterodine, tolterodine and oxybutynin. [59] These medications work by relaxing smooth muscle in the bladder. [ 60 ] [ 61 ] [ 62 ] While some of these medications appear to have a small benefit, the risk of side effects are a concern. [ 59 ]
The chemical structure of Solabegron, a β 3-adrenergic receptor agonist. Mirabegron is a selective β 3-AR agonist that affects the detrusor muscles of the urinary bladder.By stimulation of β 3-AR the contraction of the smooth muscles of the bladder is decreased and the bladder can store more volume of urine at a given time.
Darifenacin (trade name Enablex in United States and Canada, Emselex in the European Union) is a medication used to treat urinary incontinence due to an overactive bladder. [1] [2] [3] It was discovered by scientists at the Pfizer research site in Sandwich, UK under the identifier UK-88,525 and used to be marketed by Novartis.
Mirabegron, sold under the brand name Myrbetriq among others, is a medication used to treat overactive bladder. [5] Its benefits are similar to antimuscarinic medication such as solifenacin or tolterodine. [6] It is taken by mouth. [5] Common side effects include high blood pressure, headaches, and urinary tract infections. [5]
Oxybutynin, sold under the brand name Ditropan among others, is an anticholinergic medication primarily used to treat overactive bladder.It is widely considered a first-line therapy for overactive bladder due to its well-studied side effect profile, broad applicability, and continued efficacy over long periods of time.
[1] [2] [3] Subgroup G04 is part of the anatomical group G Genito-urinary system and sex hormones. [4] Codes for veterinary use (ATCvet codes) can be created by placing the letter Q in front of the human ATC code: for example, QG04. [5] ATCvet codes without corresponding human ATC codes are cited with the leading Q in the following list.
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