Bethanechol Chloride
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Bethanechol Chloride
Bethanechol Chloride Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is bethanechol (Bethanechol Chloride)?
- What are the possible side effects of bethanechol (Bethanechol Chloride)?
- What is the most important information I should know about bethanechol (Bethanechol Chloride)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking bethanechol (Bethanechol Chloride)?
- How should I take bethanechol (Bethanechol Chloride)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Bethanechol Chloride)?
- What happens if I overdose (Bethanechol Chloride)?
- What should I avoid while taking bethanechol (Bethanechol Chloride)?
- What other drugs will affect bethanechol (Bethanechol Chloride)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking bethanechol (Bethanechol Chloride)?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you
- have uncontrolled hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid);
- have stomach ulcers;
- have asthma;
- have recently had bladder or intestinal surgery;
- have a blockage in your intestinal tract;
- have a slow heart rate or low blood pressure;
- have a disease or blockage of the arteries in your heart (coronary artery disease);
- have epilepsy or any other seizure disorder; or
- have Parkinson's disease.
You may not be able to take bethanechol, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Bethanechol is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether bethanechol will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether bethanechol passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take bethanechol (Bethanechol Chloride)?
Take bethanechol exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Take bethanechol on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals to prevent nausea and vomiting.
Store bethanechol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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