Betawic
Betawic Products are primarily used for
Urinary retention
About Betawic Products
Uses of Betawic Products
Bethanechol 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.
Betawic Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Betawic are Nausea, Vomiting, Sweating, Abdominal discomfort, Salivation, Flushing of skin.
How Betawic Products work
Bethanechol is a muscarinic agonist. It works by making the contraction of urinary bladder muscle sufficiently strong to initiate urination and empty the bladder.
Patient Concerns about Betawic Products
Frequently asked questions about Betawic Products
Frequently asked questions about Bethanechol
Q. Does Betawic 25 Tablet cause sleepiness?
Yes, Betawic 25 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 Betawic 25 Tablet?
No, you should not take alcohol while taking Betawic 25 Tablet as alcohol can add to the drowsiness associated with Betawic 25 Tablet. Additionally, it may increase your risk of having a stomach ulcer.
Q. When should I take Betawic 25 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.
Q. Does Betawic 25 Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Betawic 25 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 Betawic 25 Tablet to start working?
Betawic 25 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 Betawic 25 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 Betawic 25 Tablet an anticholinergic?
No, Betawic 25 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 Betawic 25 Tablet cause stomach upset?
Betawic 25 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.