Mecothane
Mecothane Brand names, Mecothane Analogs
Mecothane Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Mecothane Chemical_Formula
C7H17N2O2
Mecothane RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/bethane.htm
Mecothane fda sheet
Mecothane msds (material safety sheet)
Mecothane Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Mecothane Molecular Weight
161.222 g/mol
Mecothane Melting Point
217-221 oC (chloride salt)
Mecothane H2O Solubility
10 mg/mL (chloride salt)
Mecothane State
Solid
Mecothane LogP
No information avaliable
Mecothane Dosage Forms
Tablet
Mecothane Indication
For the treatment of acute postoperative and postpartum nonobstructive (functional) urinary retention and for neurogenic atony of the urinary bladder with retention.
Mecothane 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.
Mecothane Absorption
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Mecothane side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
Mecothane 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.
Mecothane Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
