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Details About Generic Salt :: Bethanechol
Main Medicine Class:: #N/A Sub Medicine Class :: #N/A
10D. DRUGS ACTING ON BLADDER in 10. GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM |
BETHANECHOL |
CHOLINERGIC | URINARY AND GIT STIMULANT |
PK: A: Poor |
Indications & Dose: URINARY RETENTION/NEUROGENIC BLADDER PO Adult Initially 10-50mg 3-4 times/day or 50-100mg QID |
Contra: Hypersensitivity, GI/GU tract obstruction, hyperthyroidism, PUD, epilepsy, asthma, bradycardia, vasomotor instability, CAD, hypotension, parkinsonism
Precautions: Reflux infect, avoid IV/IM administration ADR: Serious: seizure, hypotension, tachycardia, flushed skin, asthmatic attacks, Others: diaphoresis, headache, malaise, abdominal cramps, belching, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, salivation, urinary urgency, lacrimation Diet: 1h before/2h after food Monitor: Adverse outcomes |