Gemtesa

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Gemtesa

What is Gemtesa

Vibegron

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Vibegron is a medication used to treat overactive bladder in adults. It works by relaxing the muscle of the bladder to increase bladder capacity. Vibegron is the second type of drug in its class to be approved for this purpose, following Mirabegron, which was approved in 2012. Vibegron is less likely to interact with other drugs, making it a safer choice for patients. It is available as an oral tablet brand called GEMTESA.

Gemtesa

is the brand name

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Gemtesa Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Gemtesa

Vibegron

2020

1

Effectiveness

How Gemtesa Affects Patients

Vibegron is a drug that helps improve symptoms of an overactive bladder. It works by increasing the size of the bladder and slowing down bladder contractions, so that people can go longer between bathroom trips. Clinical studies in Japanese patients with overactive bladders showed that vibegron improved the frequency of bathroom trips, urgency, and urgency incontinence episodes. Compared to other beta-receptors, vibegron is much more selective for beta-3 receptors, which makes it more effective for treating overactive bladders.

How Gemtesa works in the body

Overactive bladder is caused by poor communication between the bladder and the brain, leading to abnormal bladder sensations. Vibegron is a medication that helps treat overactive bladder by interacting with beta-3 adrenaline receptors. This interaction stimulates the formation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate, which helps relax the muscles of the bladder and reduce the urge to urinate. Vibegron also works by affecting sensory mechanisms without directly affecting the bladder muscles.

When to interrupt dosage

The encouraged measure of Gemtesa relies upon the confirmed condition. The amount of dosage changes, as per the administration procedure featured in the below-listed table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

75.0 mg,

Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Oral,

Warnings

Gemtesa has one counterindication, and it should not be administered while having any of the conditions in the following table.

Gemtesa Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Vibegron may interact with Pulse Frequency

There are 5 known major drug interactions with Gemtesa.

Common Gemtesa Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Acetyldigoxin

Moderate

The serum concentration of Acetyldigoxin can be increased when it is combined with Vibegron.

Benzylpenicilloyl polylysine

Moderate

Vibegron may decrease effectiveness of Benzylpenicilloyl polylysine as a diagnostic agent.

Digoxin

Moderate

The serum concentration of Digoxin can be increased when it is combined with Vibegron.

Formoterol

Moderate

Vibegron may increase the sympathomimetic activities of Formoterol.

Metildigoxin

Moderate

The serum concentration of Metildigoxin can be increased when it is combined with Vibegron.

Gemtesa Toxicity & Overdose Risk

If a vibegron overdose is suspected, supportive and symptomatic treatments should be started. There is not a lot of information available about overdosing on vibegron.

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Gemtesa Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Gemtesa?

32 active trials are in progress to assess the efficacy of Gemtesa in providing symptomatic relief for Overactive Bladder Syndrome.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Overactive Bladder Syndrome

29 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Gemtesa Reviews: What are patients saying about Gemtesa?

5

Patient Review

1/17/2022

Gemtesa for Needing to Urinate Immediately

I saw a great response on the second day of taking this pill. I take it alongside a diuretic and it's helped me to better control my bathroom needs.

5

Patient Review

10/9/2021

Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder

After using this medication for just a week, I found it to be more effective than other treatments I've tried in the past for my OAB.

4.3

Patient Review

1/26/2022

Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder

This medication was effective for me when I first started using it; however, now my symptoms have returned and I am not getting the same relief.

4

Patient Review

7/2/2021

Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder

So far, I've been using this for two days and it has definitely cut down on how often I have to go to the bathroom. But now I'm starting to worry that I might be retaining urine. Is there any way to tell?

3.3

Patient Review

11/5/2022

Gemtesa for Urine Leakage When there is a Strong Desire to Void

When I first started taking this medication, I was amazed at how well it worked. There were no more accidents or issues with my overactive bladder. However, I suddenly developed terrible diarrhea and other Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms, so I had to stop taking it.

3

Patient Review

6/12/2022

Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder

This medication caused my feet to swell and made it difficult to urinate. I stopped taking it immediately after consulting with a urologist, as this is a known side effect of the drug.

3

Patient Review

8/23/2022

Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder

Initially, this medication helped me a lot with my overactive bladder. However, it stopped being effective after a few months and made my sinus problems worse. Once I stopped taking it, I felt much better.

2.7

Patient Review

6/20/2022

Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder

I experienced constipation after taking this medication for just a few days. This is a common side effect of many medications, but this one is very expensive (over $500 per month) and not covered by insurance.

2.7

Patient Review

3/31/2022

Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder

I haven't seen any improvement in my urge incontinence since starting this medication. I'm extremely disappointed.

2.3

Patient Review

4/15/2022

Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder

Even when taking Gemtessa regularly, I experienced a lot of urinary accidents. The drug also caused my feet to swell. Overall, not a great experience.

2

Patient Review

1/13/2022

Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder

While this medication did work to stop my OAB symptoms, after taking it for 2 weeks my whole body and scalp were itching. I began losing TONS of hair every day. Like handfuls of hair were suddenly falling out. As soon as I realized it was the medication, I stopped taking it and my hair loss also slowed down almost immediately. Be very careful with this medication!

2

Patient Review

6/17/2022

Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder

My mother experienced urine retention after taking this medication for two months and was then admitted to the hospital due to acute kidney disease. She is now using a catheter and stopped taking the medication on 6/11/22. If anyone has any information about how long it will take for her to urinate again, please let me know as the urologist was unable to give me a straight answer.

2

Patient Review

7/2/2022

Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder

This medication unfortunately made my condition worse. I had to stop taking it and go back to Vesicare.

1

Patient Review

7/19/2022

Gemtesa for Overactive Bladder

This medication was great for the first week, but then the constipation I experienced was unbearable. The medication stopped working after that. I stuck it out for about four months, switched back to Myrbetriq, and the constipation is gone.
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Patient Q&A Section about gemtesa

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the side effects of GEMTESA?

"A headache, a UTI, a runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, nausea, and an upper respiratory tract infection can all be symptoms of the flu."

Answered by AI

How quickly does GEMTESA work?

"Gemtesa begins working after you take your first dose of medication. In clinical studies, people had decreased urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency within 12 weeks."

Answered by AI

Is GEMTESA better than Myrbetriq?

"The beta-3 agonist class of medication (which includes Gemtesa) has numerous advantages over the anti-cholinergic class of medications (Detrol, Ditropan, VESIcare, Enablex, Sanctura, Toviaz) in terms of simple dosing, ability to crush, no worries about blood pressure, and less drug-drug interactions."

Answered by AI

What is GEMTESA prescribed for?

"This sudden urge can happen even when your bladder is not full.

This medication is used in order to treat an overactive bladder. An overactive bladder is a problem where your bladder cannot store urine properly, resulting in a sudden urge to urinate even when your bladder is not full."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Gemtesa

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Detrusor Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation for Overactive Bladder

22 - 80
Female
Palo Alto, CA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a vaginal radiofrequency (RF) device called MORPHEUSV works to treat overactive bladder (OAB) in women. Researchers also want to learn how safe the device is for this indication. This study will include women ages 22 to 80 who have had OAB symptoms for at least 6 months. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the MORPHEUSV device lower the number of daily episodes of accidental urine leakage caused by urgency? Does it work better than a sham (placebo) treatment? Researchers will compare the MORPHEUSV device to a sham treatment to see how well it reduces symptoms of overactive bladder. Participants will: 1) Receive one session of either the MORPHEUSV or sham treatment. 2) Track their symptoms using a diary and questionnaires 3) Return for three to six follow-up visits over 12 months. This study is being conducted at multiple clinics in the United States.

Waitlist Available
Device

Stanford Medicine Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (+10 Sites)

Mickey Karram, MD

InMode MD Ltd.

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Nerve Ablation for Overactive Bladder

21 - 80
Female
Corona Del Mar, CA

The goal of this Safety and efficacy of transvaginal Detrusor Nerve Ablation for treatment of overactive bladder symptoms, including refractory overactive bladder The main questions it aims to answer are: •Change from baseline to the end of treatment in a 3-day diary analysis to assess the reduction of urgency incontinence episodes. \[Time Frame: 3 months\] Subjects will undergo one treatment session and be reassessed at 4 weeks post-treatment. If less than a 50% improvement is noted, a second and third treatment session will be performed at 4-week intervals. If more than a 50% improvement is noted, patients will be followed longitudinally to assess the durability of the treatment. Investigators will have the ability to initiate a second and or third treatment on an individual basis. Follow-up will occur at 3- months, 6-months and 12 months after the subject's last treatment.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Mickey Karram MD (+2 Sites)

Mickey Karram, MD

InMode MD Ltd.

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Extended Release Torsemide for Overactive Bladder in Heart Failure

18+
All Sexes
Dallas, TX

This research study is being done to compare the effectiveness two drugs: an extended release torsemide (ERT) versus generic immediate release Torsemide (IRT) in reducing the worsening of symptoms of Overactive Bladder (OAB i.e., frequency, urgency, or urgency incontinence) in patients with chronic congestive heart failure (CHF). This study will include CHF patients who experience worsening OAB) symptoms with use of a loop diuretic. The total duration of the study is about eight weeks with a total of nine visits. There will be a screening visit that lasts one to two hours. The screening visit includes history and physical exams, blood draws, and urine analysis. If eligible for the study, participants will receive either generic torsemide or extended release torsemide for the first four weeks. Participants will do a virtual research visit on week one, two and three to submit a symptom diary and answer a questionnaire about urinary symptoms. At four weeks, history and physician exam will be done and blood will be collected. Participants will be assigned to receive either extended release torsemide (if they initially received generic torsemide) and generic torsemide (if they initially received extended release torsemide) for the next four weeks. Participants will attend virtual research visits on week five, six and seven to submit a symptom diary and answer a questionnaire about urinary symptoms. At the end of the study in week eight, they will have history and physical exams and blood draws. Some risks from the study may include side effects of torsemide like acute kidney injury, fluid/electrolyte loss, hypersensitivity reactions and reversible hearing loss/tinnitus.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Cardiometabolic Research Unit

Alvin Chandra, MD

Sarfez Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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