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Pronunciation

be-THAN-e-kole

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: urinary tract stimulant

Pharmacologic Classification: cholinergics

Indications

REMS

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Poorly absorbed after oral administration.

Distribution: Does not cross the blood-brain barrier.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-life: Unknown.

Time/Action Profile

(response on bladder muscle)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
PO30–90 min1 hr6 hr

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

CV: bradycardia, HEART BLOCK, hypotension, SYNCOPE/CARDIAC ARREST.

EENT: lacrimation, miosis.

GI: vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, salivation.

GU: urgency.

Neuro: headache, malaise.

Resp: bronchospasm.
Misc: sweating, flushing, hypothermia.

Interactions

Drug-Drug:

Drug-Natural Products:

Route/Dosage

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Availability

(Generic available)

Assessment

Lab Test Considerations: Toxicity and Overdose:

Implementation

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Duvoid, Urecholine