Urivoid

Urivoid (Bethanechol Chloride) is a muscarinic receptor type of medication prescribed to treat urinary retention occurring after surgery, after delivering a baby, diabetic neuropathy of the bladder or as a side effect of some drugs. It works by stimulating muscles in the bladder to empty its contents. Your physician may also prescribe it to treat other conditions that are not listed here.

Urivoid (Bethanechol Chloride) should always be used according to your physician`s instructions to get the safest and most effective results. Your particular dosage will be determined by the condition being treated, your current health, and the severity of your symptoms. The tablet should be swallowed with a full glass of water on an empty stomach. Do not change the form of the tablets by crushing, splitting, or chewing them as this may destroy or alter the effects of their contents. Ask your physician any questions you have about using the medicine to ensure the correct administration.

Side effects that may occur while using Urivoid (Bethanechol Chloride) include:

• Headaches
• Tearing of the eyes
• Drowsiness or dizziness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Upset stomach or diarrhea
• Increased sweating
• Irregular heart rate
• Flushing of the skin

Do not use Urivoid (Bethanechol Chloride) if you have had an intestinal anastomosis, a recent heart attack, intestinal obstruction, an obstruction of the urinal tract, or if you have an allergy to any of its ingredients. It is also important to inform your physician if you are elderly or if the patient being treated is a child as these conditions may require special adjustments to your regimen to prevent unexpected problems from occurring.

Immediately seek emergency medical care if you have an allergic or hypersensitive reaction. Common signs of a reaction include hives, swelling, skin rashes, chest pains, as well as trouble breathing or swallowing.