Bethanechol Chloride Tablets are a cholinergic medicine used to help manage certain bladder and urinary retention problems by promoting bladder muscle contraction.
Key Benefits
- Helps promote bladder muscle contraction
- Supports bladder emptying in certain urinary retention conditions
- Helps improve urinary function when bladder muscle activity is reduced
- Provides targeted action on the urinary tract
- Can be used as part of appropriate medical management
How It Works
Bethanechol stimulates muscarinic receptors and increases the activity of smooth muscles in the urinary bladder. This promotes bladder contraction and can help facilitate urination and bladder emptying.
Common Side Effects
- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Increased sweating
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Increased urinary frequency
Important Information
Bethanechol Chloride Tablets should be used only under the guidance of a healthcare professional. It may not be suitable for patients with certain gastrointestinal, urinary, heart, or respiratory conditions. Inform your doctor about existing medical conditions and all medicines you are taking. Seek medical advice if severe abdominal pain, breathing difficulty, fainting, or significant changes in urination occur.