Bethaquest 25mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Bethaquest 25mg Tablet

Bethanechol(25mg)

food interaction for Bethaquest Tablet

alcohol interaction for Bethaquest Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Bethaquest Tablet

lactation interaction for Bethaquest Tablet

food
alcohol
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Bethaquest 25mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Bethaquest 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Bethaquest 25mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bethaquest 25mg 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.
CAUTION

SALT INFORMATION FOR Bethaquest 25mg Tablet

Bethanechol(25mg)

Bethaquest tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of urinary retention. It helps to treat urinary retention (holding urine in the bladder) following an operation or after giving birth.

How bethaquest tablet works

Bethaquest 25mg Tablet is a muscarinic agonist. It works by making the contraction of urinary bladder muscle sufficiently strong to initiate urination and empty the bladder.

Common side effects of bethaquest tablet

Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Sweating, Diarrhea, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

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Expert advice FOR Bethaquest Tablet

  • Bethanechol 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Bethaquest 25mg Tablet

Bethanechol

Q. Does Bethaquest 25mg Tablet cause sleepiness?
Yes, Bethaquest 25mg Tablet may make you drowsy and cause sleepiness. If you experience these symptoms, you should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
Q. Can I take alcohol while on Bethaquest 25mg Tablet?
No, you should not take alcohol while taking Bethaquest 25mg Tablet as alcohol can add to the drowsiness associated with Bethaquest 25mg Tablet. Additionally, it may increase your risk of having a stomach ulcer.
Q. When should I take Bethaquest 25mg Tablet?
It should preferably be taken on an empty stomach. This is because taking it soon after eating may cause nausea and vomiting. The treatment varies from one individual to other depending on the condition being treated. Hence, it should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
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Q. Does Bethaquest 25mg Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Bethaquest 25mg Tablet affects the blood pressure by decreasing it. This medicine may also slow down your pulse rate. In some cases, especially at the beginning of therapy sudden changes of posture may lead to feeling of dizziness or giddiness (orthostatic hypotension). Consult your doctor in case you experience any of these symptoms.
Q. How long does it take for Bethaquest 25mg Tablet to start working?
Bethaquest 25mg Tablet starts acting quickly, within 60 to 90 minutes of taking it. The effect of the medicine lasts for 6 hours and therefore a gap of at least 6 hours should be maintained between two doses.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Bethaquest 25mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose and remember within an hour of the scheduled dose then you can continue with your usual dose. If, however, the gap is more than two or more hours then do not take the medicine and wait until the next dose is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Q. Is Bethaquest 25mg Tablet an anticholinergic?
No, Bethaquest 25mg Tablet is not an anticholinergic, on the contrary it is a cholinergic medicine. It is used to relieve difficulties in urinating caused by surgery, post pregnancy, medicines, or other factors.
Q. Can Bethaquest 25mg Tablet cause stomach upset?
Bethaquest 25mg Tablet may cause severe stomach pain, belching, nausea, diarrhoea, and increased sounds from the stomach when taken in large doses. If you experience these symptoms which are severe and persist for a longer time then you should tell your doctor.

Content on this page was last updated on 22 March, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)