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Record 1 2008-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
674-38-4
CAS number
CONT

A slowly hydrolyzed muscarinic agonist with no nicotinic effects. Bethanechol is generally used to increase smooth muscle tone, as in the GI tract following abdominal surgery or in urinary retention in the absence of obstruction. It may cause hypotension, cardiac rate changes, and bronchial spasms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
674-38-4
CAS number

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
674-38-4
CAS number
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