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BETHANECHOL CHLORIDE (Urecholine)
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Cholinergic drug (pharmacological cath)
*acute nonobstructive urinary retention, neurogenic atony of urinary bladder.
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Cholinergic drugs treats urinary retention by...
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Causing contraction of the bladder smooth muscles & passage of urine.
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BETHANECHOL is contraindicated in pts with...
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Mechanical obstruction of the GI or genitourinary tracts.
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Assessments for bethanechol
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Palpate pelvic area for distention (retention), bloodpressure, & pulse. monitor I&O
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Urination time of subQ & oral bethanechol..
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SubQ:5-15min oral:30-90min
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Common adverse reactions of bethanechol
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GI upset, salivation, flush skin,
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