Bethcol Tablet
Bethcol Tablet is used in the treatment of urinary retention (inability to urinate) which usually occurs following surgery or after giving birth. It helps to contract the muscles of the bladder which further leads to urination.
Bethcol Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Bethcol Tablet is used in the treatment of urinary retention (inability to urinate) which usually occurs following surgery or after giving birth. It helps to contract the muscles of the bladder which further leads to urination.
Bethcol Tablet is used in the treatment of urinary retention (inability to urinate) which usually occurs following surgery or after giving birth. It helps to contract the muscles of the bladder which further leads to urination.
Bethcol Tablet also helps to improve your exercise ability. It is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken by empty stomach but take it at a fixed time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine are headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, arrhythmia, flushing, and sweating. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any health conditions. If you are pregnant, tell your doctor prior to the treatment as it is usually not recommended during pregnancy.
03Uses
Treatment of Urinary retention
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bethcol Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
05How It Works
Bethcol Tablet is a muscarinic agonist. It works by making the contraction of urinary bladder muscle sufficiently strong to initiate urination and empty the bladder.
06Benefits
In Treatment of Urinary retention
Urinary retention means problems in emptying the bladder. This may be due to disturbed coordination of nerves and muscles of the bladder which leads to the inability to pass urine. Bethcol Tablet induces contractions in the bladder muscles and improves their function. This helps to treat urinary retention effectively. Take it as advised by the doctor and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Diarrhea
Sweating
Vomiting
Nausea
Headache
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Bethcol Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bethcol Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CAUTION
Bethcol Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving:UNSAFE
Bethcol Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bethcol Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bethcol Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Bethcol Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Bethcol Tablet helps treat urinary retention (holding urine in the bladder) following an operation or after giving birth.
Take it on an empty stomach, half an hour before food, to reduce the risk of feeling sick.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not take it if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
References
Sources and references
Brown JH, Laiken N. Muscarinic Receptor Agonists and Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 224.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 142.
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