Mechotane
Mechotane Brand names, Mechotane Analogs
Mechotane Brand Names Mixture
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Mechotane Chemical_Formula
C7H17N2O2
Mechotane RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/bethane.htm
Mechotane fda sheet
Mechotane msds (material safety sheet)
Mechotane Synthesis Reference
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Mechotane Molecular Weight
161.222 g/mol
Mechotane Melting Point
217-221 oC (chloride salt)
Mechotane H2O Solubility
10 mg/mL (chloride salt)
Mechotane State
Solid
Mechotane LogP
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Mechotane Dosage Forms
Tablet
Mechotane Indication
For the treatment of acute postoperative and postpartum nonobstructive (functional) urinary retention and for neurogenic atony of the urinary bladder with retention.
Mechotane Pharmacology
Bethanechol is a parasympathomimetic (cholinergic) used for the treatment of acute postoperative and postpartum nonobstructive (functional) urinary retention and for neurogenic atony of the urinary bladder with retention. Bethanechol, a cholinergic agent, is a synthetic ester which is structurally and pharmacologically related to acetylcholine. It increases the tone of the detrusor urinae muscle, usually producing a contraction sufficiently strong to initiate micturition and empty the bladder. It stimulates gastric motility, increases gastric tone, and often restores impaired rhythmic peristalsis. Bethanechol chloride is not destroyed by cholinesterase and its effects are more prolonged than those of acetytcholine.
Mechotane Absorption
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Mechotane side effects and Toxicity
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Mechotane Patient Information
Bethanechol chloride tablets should preferably be taken one hour before or two hours after meals to avoid nausea or vomiting. Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting may occur, especially when getting up from a lying or sitting position.
Mechotane Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
