Bethanechol : Before Using - Duvoid, Urabeth, Urecholine

Bethanechol - Systemic

Brand Names

Duvoid, Urabeth, Urecholine Bethanechol *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For bethanechol, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to bethanechol. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether bethanechol passes into the breast milk.

Use for Children

Although there is no special info comparing use of bethanechol in child with use in other age groups, this drug is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in child than it does in adults.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people. Although there is no special info comparing use of bethanechol in the elderly with use in other age groups, it is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of bethanechol. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Asthma
Epilepsy
Heart or blood vessel disease
Intestinal blockage
Low blood pressure
Parkinson's disease
Recent bladder or intestinal surgery
Stomach ulcer or other stomach problems
Urinary tract blockage or difficult urination Bethanechol may make these conditions worse

High blood pressure Bethanechol may cause a rapid fall in blood pressure

Overactive thyroid Bethanechol may further increase the risk of heart problems