Ingredient

Bethanechol Chloride

Bethanechol chloride is an autonomic stimulant that promotes bladder and gastrointestinal motility.

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MFDS ingredient code M223042

What does it do?

Bethanechol chloride is an autonomic stimulant with cholinergic action, primarily used for treating motility disorders of the bladder and gastrointestinal tract. This ingredient stimulates the receptors of the parasympathetic nervous system to aid in muscle contraction.

Bethanechol chloride acts on the muscarinic receptors of the parasympathetic nervous system, causing contraction of the smooth muscles of the bladder and gastrointestinal tract. This facilitates urine expulsion and regular gastrointestinal movement.

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Good to know

Unlike other cholinergic drugs, bethanechol chloride primarily acts selectively on muscarinic receptors to reduce side effects. Additionally, unlike acetylcholine, it is not rapidly broken down by cholinesterase, leading to a longer duration of effect.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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