Bethanechol Chloride

Classification -

Non-obstructive urinary retention

What is Bethanechol chloride?

It is used to empty the urinary bladder.

It is used to relieve urine during urinary retention.

Urinary retention is caused by -

Surgery, childbirth, or a weak bladder

What are Bethanechol chloride uses?

It treats urinary retention after -

Surgery

Child birth

Neurogenic bladder issues

Weak bladder muscles

Bethanechol chloride working -

It mimics acetylcholine.

It acts on the parasympathetic nervous system.

It contracts the smooth muscles.

It causes contraction in uterine muscles.

It relieves urine.

What are Bethanechol chloride side effects?

Stomach cramps

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Salivation

Sweating

Dizziness

Urinary urgency

Serious side effects

Severe drop in blood pressure

Slow heart rate

Bronchospasm

Precipitate asthma

Bethanechol Chloride precautions -

Bethanechol chloride causes smooth muscle contraction.

One must get up slowly.

Standing abruptly causes hypotension.

Avoid driving; it causes drowsiness.

Do not use alcohol; it causes dizziness.

What are the warnings for Bethanechol chloride?

It should not be used in mechanical obstruction of the urinary tract.

Avoid its use in-

Asthma

Allergy to the drug

Heart problems

Ulcers

Epilepsy, Parkinson or thyroid

Mechanically obstructed bladder

Recent bladder surgeries

What functions are monitored with Bethanechol chloride?

It is required to monitor functions-

Bladder functions

Bowel motility

Blood pressure

Heart rate

GIT functions

What drugs must be avoided with Bethanechol chloride?

Various drugs that increase or reduce drug effects -

Tricyclic antidepressant

Heart medicines

Antihistamines

Alzheimer's Medications

Beta-blocker

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