Urecholine Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Bethanechol

Urecholine Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Bethanechol

DESCRIPTION:

Bethanechol chloride, a cholinergic agent, is a synthetic ester which is structurally and pharmacologically related to acetylcholine.

It is designated chemically as 2-[(aminocarbonyl) oxy]-N, N, N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium chloride. Its molecular formula is C7H17CIN202 and its structural formula is:

It is a white, hygroscopic crystalline powder having a slight amine-like odor, freely soluble in water, and has a molecular weight of 196.68.

Each tablet for oral administration contains 5 mg, 10 mg, 25 mg or 50 mg bethanechol chloride, USP. Tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, and (25 mg and 50 mg) D&C Yellow #10 and FD&C Yellow #6.