BETHANECHOL
(Duvoid)Standard Prescription
bethanechol __mg PO Q__H (__mg/kg/24 hr)
Dosages
Children:
Abdominal distension/urinary retention*:
0.15 mg/kg/dose PO Q6-8H
GE Reflux/delayed gastric emptying:
0.1-0.2 mg/kg/dose PO AC & HS (maximum 4 doses per 24 hr)
Adults:
10-50 mg PO BID-QID
Abdominal distension/urinary retention*:
0.15 mg/kg/dose PO Q6-8H
GE Reflux/delayed gastric emptying:
0.1-0.2 mg/kg/dose PO AC & HS (maximum 4 doses per 24 hr)
Adults:
10-50 mg PO BID-QID
Mechanism of Action
Parasympathomimetic agent
Forms Supplied
tablet: 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg
suspension (BCCH): 1 mg/mL
Parenteral form for SC injection is no longer made.
suspension (BCCH): 1 mg/mL
Parenteral form for SC injection is no longer made.
Comments
*Not effective for urinary retention in children and should not be used as it may mask underlying obstructive urinary tract problems.
Contraindicated in asthma, mechanical GI or GU obstruction, peptic ulcer.
May cause hypotension, nausea, bronchospasm, salivation, flushing.
Contraindicated in asthma, mechanical GI or GU obstruction, peptic ulcer.
May cause hypotension, nausea, bronchospasm, salivation, flushing.
References
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Last Edited
2018-12-02 00:42:29