Bethanechol (Systemic)

Brand Names : Duvoid, Urabeth, Urecholine

Category

• Cholinergic

Description

Bethanechol (be-THAN-e-kole) is taken to treat certain disorders of the urinary tract or bladder. It helps to cause urination and emptying of the bladder. Bethanechol may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Bethanechol is available only with your doctor's prescription in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Parenteral
• Injection (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Duvoid
• Urabeth
• Urecholine

In Canada -

• Duvoid
• Urecholine

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.