Bethanechol chloride
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients 2025-03-03
Catalog ID 80017914
CAS NO.590-63-6
Purity 98%
MDL NumberMFCD00055224
EINEC209-686-8
Molecular Formula C7H17N2O2Cl
Molecular Weight 196.6751
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Properties | Molecular formula: C7H17ClN2O2<br> Molecular weight: 194.68 g/mol |
| Physical Properties | Appearance: White solid |
| Mechanism of Action | Acts as a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist, stimulating smooth muscle contraction in the bladder and gastrointestinal tract. |
| Therapeutic Uses | Urinary Retention: Used to treat postoperative, postpartum, and neurogenic bladder atony.<br> Gastrointestinal Disorders: Used to increase gastrointestinal motility.<br> Other Uses: Historically used for Alzheimer’s disease. |
| Formulations | Available as tablets (5 mg, 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg) and subcutaneous injections. |
| Dosage | Oral: Adults: 25–50 mg three or four times daily.<br> Subcutaneous Injection: Adults: 5 mg three or four times daily. |
| Side Effects | Headache, flushing, gastrointestinal distress, diarrhea, hypotension, excessive salivation, sweating. |
| Storage Conditions | Store at room temperature (20–25°C), protect from moisture and light. |
| Contraindications | Use with caution in patients with asthma, heart disease, low blood pressure, or gastrointestinal ulcers. |
| Brand Names | Duvoid, Myotonachol, Urecholine |
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