Bethanechol
Chemical formula: C₇H₁₇N₂O₂ Molecular mass: 161.222 g/mol PubChem compound: 2370
Active ingredient description
Bethanechol chloride, a cholinergic agent, is a synthetic ester which is structurally and pharmacologically related to acetylcholine. Bethanechol chloride acts principally by producing the effects of stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system. It stimulates gastric motility, increases gastric tone and often restores impaired rhythmic peristalsis. It is not destroyed by cholinesterase and its effects are more prolonged than those of acetylcholine.
Medicine classification
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC Group | Classification | |
|---|---|---|
| N07AB02 | Bethanechol | N Nervous system → N07 Other nervous system drugs → N07A Parasympathomimetics → N07AB Choline esters |
Product monographs
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| URECHOLINE Tablet | MPI, US: SPL/Old | FDA, National Drug Code (US) |
Medicines
Bethanechol is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)
Austria (AT)
Canada (CA)
Cyprus (CY)
Estonia (EE)
Israel (IL)
Japan (JP)
United Kingdom (UK)
United States (US)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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