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Urecholine


Generic Name: Bethanechol (beth-AN-ih-kole)
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.

How to use Urecholine :

Use Urecholine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Take Urecholine on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. If taken soon after eating, nausea and vomiting may occur.
  • If you miss a dose of Urecholine , take it as soon as possible. If it is more than 2 hours since your dose was to be taken, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Urecholine .

Important safety information:

  • Urecholine may cause dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Urecholine . Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase the effects. To prevent them, sit or stand up slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness.
  • Use Urecholine with extreme caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Urecholine during pregnancy. It is unknown if Urecholine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Urecholine .

Possible side effects of Urecholine :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Belching; change in pupil size or vision; constant feeling of having to urinate; diarrhea; discomfort; dizziness; fainting; fall in blood pressure; flushing causing a feeling of warmth; headache; lightheadedness; nausea; pain; rumbling stomach; salivation; sensation of heat around the face; stomach cramps; sweating; tearing; urinary urgency.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); asthma attacks.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include flushing; nausea; salivation; stomach discomfort; sweating; vomiting.

Proper storage of Urecholine :

Store Urecholine at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Urecholine out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Urecholine , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Urecholine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Urecholine . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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