Bethanechol

Bethanechol is used to treat the problem of urinary incontinence. It causes stimulation to the bladder muscles to contract so that there can be easier flow of urine. It is called a cholinergic agent. It may be used for other purposes as decided by the doctor. You must take due precautions if you are allergic to any of the components of the drug. Undergo a thorough diagnosis if you have previously suffered from liver, heart, lung or kidney diseases, if you have fluctuating blood pressure, a history of abdominal or gastric problems like inflammation of stomach lining, ulcers, or if you are suffering from respiratory problems like asthma. You must make the doctor aware if you taking any prescription drugs or hormonal oral contraceptives. Take medical advice if you are pregnant, planning to conceive any time soon or already a breastfeeding mother. Some medicines are unsuitable in this condition and risky to fetal/infant health.

The medicine has several side effects which include dizziness, vision changes, drowsiness, allergic reactions on the skin, gastric pain or abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, constant urge to urinate, constipation, increase of asthma attacks or fluctuations in the blood pressure. You must try to stay away from extremely high temperatures, alcohol, smoking and sun exposure during the period of treatment.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Sweating

• Intestinal Colic

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Urotone 25mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Bethanechol as ingredient

• Macpee 25Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Macpee 10Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Urotone 25Mg Tablet

  Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Urivoid 25mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.

This medicine works to treat urinary bladder inconsistency by directly stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system cholinergic receptors and also slightly stimulates the ganglia. This increases detrusor urinae muscles to stimulate micturition. It also increases gastric muscle tone to stimulate gastric motility.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a General Uro before using this medicine.