Bethanechol Chloride - Drug Card Flashcards
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Bethanechol Chloride - Drug Class
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parasympathomimetic
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Bethanechol Chloride - Uses
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to treat non-obstructive urinary retention
neurogenic bladder
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Bethanechol Chloride Mechanisms of action
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direct acting cholinergic receptors (cholinergic agonist)
promotes contraction of the bladder
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Bethanechol Chloride - Side Effects
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hypotension
diaphoresis
miosis
increased salivation and gastric acid
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramps
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Bethanechol Chloride Life threatning side effects
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bronchospasm
wheezing
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Bethanechol Chloride - Contraindications
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bradycardia
hypotension
peptic ulcer
parkinsons
hyperthyroidism
urinary tract obstruction
