Applies to bethanechol: tablet.
Serious side effects of Bethanechol
Along with its needed effects, bethanechol may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking bethanechol:
Rare
- more common with the injection- Shortness of breath, wheezing, or tightness in chest
Other side effects of Bethanechol
Some side effects of bethanechol may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common or rare
- more common with the injection- Belching
- blurred vision or change in near or distance vision
- diarrhea
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- feeling faint
- frequent urge to urinate
- headache
- increased watering of mouth or sweating
- nausea or vomiting
- redness or flushing of skin or feeling of warmth
- seizures
- sleeplessness, nervousness, or jitters
- stomach discomfort or pain
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to bethanechol: compounding powder, oral tablet, subcutaneous solution.
General
Adverse reactions occur more commonly following subcutaneous administration than with oral administration.[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Frequency not reported: Blood pressure decreased, reflex tachycardia, vasomotor response[Ref]
Nervous system
Frequency not reported: Parasympathetic stimulation, headache[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting, intestinal colic, abdominal discomfort, salivation, abdominal cramps, colicky pain, belching, diarrhea, borborygmi[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Lacrimation, miosis[Ref]
Respiratory
Frequency not reported: Bronchial constriction, asthmatic attack[Ref]
Dermatologic
Frequency not reported: Sweating, skin flushing, skin warmth, sensation of heat about the face[Ref]
Genitourinary
Frequency not reported: Urinary urgency[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Malaise[Ref]
