Macpee
Composition for Macpee Products
Macpee Products are primarily used for
Urinary retentionProducts for Macpee
Macpee Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹270.94
Macpee 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹127.03
Substitute brands for Macpee
About Macpee Products
Uses of Macpee 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.
Macpee Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Macpee are Nausea, Vomiting, Sweating, Abdominal discomfort, Salivation, Flushing of skin.
How Macpee 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.
In Depth Information for Macpee Products
- Macpee 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.
Patient Concerns about Macpee Products
Frequently asked questions about Macpee Products
Q. When should I take Macpee 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 another depending on the condition being treated. Hence, it should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Does Macpee Tablet affect blood pressure?
Yes, Macpee 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 feelings of dizziness or giddiness (orthostatic hypotension). Consult your doctor in case you experience any of these symptoms.
Q. How long does it take for Macpee Tablet to start working?
Macpee 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 Macpee Tablet?
If you miss a dose and remember within an hour of the scheduled dose, then you can take the 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 Macpee Tablet an anticholinergic?
No, Macpee 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 Macpee Tablet cause stomach upset?
Macpee Tablet may cause severe stomach pain, belching, nausea, diarrhea, 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.