Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Urecholine
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
Therapeutic Class: Urinary Antispasmodic
Pharmacologic Class: Cholinergic System
Uses for bethanechol
Bethanechol is taken to treat certain disorders of the urinary tract or bladder. It helps to cause urination and emptying of the bladder. Bethanechol may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Bethanechol is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using bethanechol
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For bethanechol, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to bethanechol or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Although there is no specific information comparing use of bethanechol in children with use in other age groups, bethanechol is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of bethanechol in the elderly with use in other age groups, it is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these case...
