betawic 25 tablet - Bethanechol (25mg) medicine

betawic 25 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes

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๐Ÿญ Jaiwik Biotech ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 30, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 30, 2026

What is betawic 25 tablet used for?

Betawic 25 Tablet (Bethanechol) is used to treat UROLOGY. It contains Bethanechol (25mg), which Directly stimulates muscarinic cholinergic receptors, mimicking acetylcholine. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Bethanechol
  • Manufacturer: Jaiwik Biotech
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š betawic 25 tablet Uses & Benefits

Treatment of postoperative and postpartum nonobstructive urinary retention, neurogenic atony of the bladder

Off-label uses: Gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Bethanechol
Brand NameBetawic 25 Tablet
ManufacturerJaiwik Biotech
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassUROLOGY
Action ClassCholinomimetic Esters
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration
DistributionWidely distributed in body tissues
Protein BindingMinimal
MetabolismHydrolyzed by cholinesterases
Half-Life1-2 hours
ExcretionPrimarily renal as unchanged drug and metabolites
BioavailabilityVariable, approximately 30-60%
Onset of Action30-60 minutes
Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours
Duration of ActionUp to 6 hours

How It Works

Directly stimulates muscarinic cholinergic receptors, mimicking acetylcholine

Mechanism Steps

1Bethanechol binds to muscarinic acetylcholine receptors on smooth muscle cells
2Activation of Gq protein leads to phospholipase C activation
3Increased inositol trisphosphate (IP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG)

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take betawic 25 tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of betawic 25 tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Sweating
  • Salivation
  • Flushing
  • Headache

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Severe bradycardia
  • Hypotension
  • Syncope
  • Bronchospasm
  • Seizures

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Atrioventricular block
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Anaphylaxis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Anticholinergic agents Major Antagonism of bethanechol effects
Cholinesterase inhibitors Major Additive cholinergic effects
Procainamide Major Increased risk of bradycardia and hypotension
Quinidine Major Antagonism of bethanechol effects
Beta-blockers Moderate Increased risk of bradycardia
Digoxin Moderate Increased risk of bradycardia
Ganglionic blocking agents Moderate Additive hypotensive effect
Antihistamines Minor Reduced bethanechol efficacy
Phenothiazines Minor Reduced bethanechol efficacy
Tricyclic antidepressants Minor Reduced bethanechol efficacy

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Anticholinergic agents
  • Cholinesterase inhibitors
  • Procainamide
  • Quinidine

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Beta-blockers
  • Digoxin
  • Ganglionic blocking agents

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antihistamines
  • Phenothiazines
  • Tricyclic antidepressants

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions reported

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May enhance adverse effects; avoid concurrent use

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, hyperthyroidism, peptic ulcer, asthma, bradycardia, hypotension, epilepsy, parkinsonism, mechanical obstruction of GI or urinary tract

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Heart rate, blood pressure, urinary output, signs of cholinergic excess

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Administer atropine sulfate (0.5-1 mg) subcutaneously or intravenously; supportive measures

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered unless almost time for next dose; do not double dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 30, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for betawic 25 tablet

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Bethanechol (25mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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