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info_outlineThanks Donna for selecting today’s drug name! She left a voicemail asking for pronunciation help via the contact page on my website https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com.
In this episode, I divide Myrbetriq and mirabegron into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. Written pronunciations are helpful! They are below and in the show notes on www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast (select episode 326).
Myrbetriq = meer-BEH-trick
- Meer, like a mirror
- BEH, like Belize (a country in Central America)
- Trick, like “Trick or Treat”
- Emphasize the middle syllable - BEH
- Sources: (1) Prescribing Information for Myrbetriq (patient information section) on the FDA’s website, (2) ispot.tv, and (3) Myrbetriq’s website https://www.myrbetriq.com/
Mirabegron = MIR-a-BEG-ron
- MIR, like a mirror
- A, which is a short “A” sound (uh)
- BEG, like a dog begs for a treat
- Ron, like Ron Weasley (Harry Potter’s friend)
- Emphasize MIR and BEG. BEG gets the most emphasis.
- Sources: MedlinePlus and the USP Dictionary Online
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Links from this episode
- Prescribing information for Myrbetriq on FDA’s website. (Accessed 4-17-25)
- Myrbetriq commercial (ispot.tv) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wcLD/myrbetriq-enough-is-enough Myrbetriq’s website https://www.myrbetriq.com/
- Mirabegron on MedlinePlus (accessed 4-17-25) https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a612038.html
- USP Dictionary Online (Subscription-based resource)
- USP Dictionary’s pronunciation guide (Free resource, American Medical Association’s website)
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