Treats urinary or bladder problems. Helps empty the bladder and increases urination
Brand Names:
Urecholine
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to bethanechol
Uses:
Tablet
Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.
Take on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals to avoid nausea and vomiting (unless your doctor tells you differently).
If a dose is missed:
If you are less than 1 hour late taking your medicine, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
Skip the missed dose if it is more than 2 hours past your normal dosing time and return to your regular dosing schedule.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
Check with your doctor before taking if you have asthma, epilepsy (seizures), heart or thyroid disease, Parkinson's disease, blood pressure problems (high or low), intestinal or urinary blockages, or stomach disorders.
Talk with your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Bethanechol can make you dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.
To avoid dizziness from this medicine, stand up slowly from a sitting or lying position.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
