Bethanechol
- Generic Name
- Bethanechol
- Brand Names
- Duvoid
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C7H17N2O2
- CAS Number
- 674-38-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 004F72P8F4
- Background
Bethanechol is a synthetic ester that was initially synthesized in 1935. As a cholinergic agent, bethanechol is similar in structure and pharmacological function to acetylcholine and is used in specific cases when stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system is necessary. For example, bethanechol is readily used to treat postoperative or postpartum urin...
- Indication
Bethanechol is indicated for the treatment of acute, functional postpartum and postoperative urinary retention. It is also indicated for the treatment of neurogenic atony of the bladder with retention.
- Associated Conditions
- Acute post-operative Urinary retention, Neurogenic atony of the urinary bladder, Non-obstructive postpartum urinary retention
- Associated Therapies
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