Mechothane
Mechothane Brand names, Mechothane Analogs
Mechothane Brand Names Mixture
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Mechothane Chemical_Formula
C7H17N2O2
Mechothane RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/bethane.htm
Mechothane fda sheet
Mechothane msds (material safety sheet)
Mechothane Synthesis Reference
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Mechothane Molecular Weight
161.222 g/mol
Mechothane Melting Point
217-221 oC (chloride salt)
Mechothane H2O Solubility
10 mg/mL (chloride salt)
Mechothane State
Solid
Mechothane LogP
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Mechothane Dosage Forms
Tablet
Mechothane Indication
For the treatment of acute postoperative and postpartum nonobstructive (functional) urinary retention and for neurogenic atony of the urinary bladder with retention.
Mechothane 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.
Mechothane Absorption
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Mechothane side effects and Toxicity
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Mechothane 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.
Mechothane Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
