Urecholine Generic Name: Bethanechol Brand Name: Urecholine
Urecholine is used for:Treating urinary retention. It may be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Urecholine is a cholinergic agent. It works by stimulating the bladder to contract, which improves urine flow. Do NOT use Urecholine if:- you are allergic to any ingredient in Urecholine
- you have asthma, epilepsy, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, heart disease, Parkinson disease, stomach ulcers, severe low blood pressure or heart rate, a lesion or obstruction of the stomach, bladder obstruction, inflammation of the stomach or intestines, or a lack of normal muscle tension and muscles that do not contract properly
- you have recently had surgery in the intestines or bladder or have had a resection of the stomach tract
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Before using Urecholine :Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: - if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
- if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), low blood pressure, slow heart rate, or have had a heart attack
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Urecholine . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: - Mecamylamine because seriously low blood pressure may occur
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Urecholine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
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