Can you take Gemtesa after bladder polyp removal surgery?
Consult your urologist or healthcare provider before using Gemtesa (vibegron) after bladder polyp removal surgery. It’s common to experience increased urinary urgency following the procedure, but symptoms typically improve within a few weeks. Your doctor can help assess whether Gemtesa’s benefits outweigh potential risks, such as urinary tract infection.
What is Gemtesa?
Gemtesa is a beta-3 adrenergic agonist used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, including:
- Frequent urination
- Sudden urge to urinate
- Urge incontinence (leakage due to urgency)
How Does Gemtesa Work?
Gemtesa works by relaxing the detrusor smooth muscle of the bladder, allowing it to hold more urine. Gemtesa is taken once daily as an oral tablet.
Who should not use Gemtesa?
Gemtesa may not be suitable for everyone. Speak with your doctor if:
- You are allergic to vibegron or any ingredient in Gemtesa.
- You have urinary retention (difficulty emptying your bladder).
- You have severe kidney or liver disease (eGFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m²), as Gemtesa has not been studied in these conditions.
This is not all the information you need to know about Gemtesa (vibegron) for safe and effective use and does not take the place of your doctor’s directions. Review the full product information and discuss this information and any questions you have with your doctor or other health care provider.
References
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. 2022. Understanding TURBT: Bladder Tumor Removal Surgery. Accessed 11/20/2024 at https://bcan.org/bladder-cancer-turbt/
Gemtesa [package insert]. Updated February 2024. Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. Accessed 11/20/2024 at https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=25f21d25-14f8-4fda-91f6-7aa8b68aa1c8
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Can Gemtesa cause dementia?
Cognitive decline, which may include dementia, memory loss and confusion, is not a known side effect for Gemtesa (vibegron) or the beta-3 agonist class as a whole. In addition, a study found the use of anticholinergic medications among patients with overactive bladder (OAB) was associated with an increased risk of new-onset dementia compared to beta-3 agonist users. Continue reading
How long does it take for Gemtesa (vibegron) to work?
Gemtesa (vibegron) starts working almost immediately – within a few days of first taking it, with noticeable improvements in urinary urgency, frequency, and incontinence noted in clinical trials at 2 weeks which were reported as significant by 12 weeks.
After 12 weeks, people taking Gemtesa had 2 fewer daily leakage episodes compared to 1 fewer episode in those taking placebo, 2 fewer bathroom visits (versus 1 fewer with placebo), and 3 fewer “urge to go” visits a day compared to 2 fewer with placebo. Continue reading
Does Gemtesa cause high blood pressure?
No, it isn’t common for Gemtesa (vibegron) to cause high blood pressure. In the phase 3 EMPOWUR trial of patients taking 75 mg of Gemtesa per day, Gemtesa had low rates of high blood pressure (1.7%) that were similar to placebo. Continue reading
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Drug information
- Gemtesa Information for Consumers
- Gemtesa prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side Effects of Gemtesa (detailed)
- Gemtesa user reviews (201)
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