Name: Bethanechol (Urecholine)
Class: Cholinomimetic Agent
Mech.: Stim. muscarinic receptors. Completely resistant to hydrolysis by AChE or BuChE.
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Excretion, t½: Longer duration than methacholine.
Toxicity/S.E.s: Avoid in cases of asthma, coronary insufficiency, peptic ulcers.
Utility: Stim. muscarinic receptors of GI tract and urinary bladder. Treat post-op paralytic ileus and urinary bladder atony.
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