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Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

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Composition :

BETHANECHOL-25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

CHOLINERGIC AGENTS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Other Info - MAC0167

FAQs

Macpee Tablet is used in the treatment of urinary retention or the inability to urinate. It contracts the bladder muscles and initiates the process of urination, thus emptying the bladder.

Macpee Tablet may lower your blood pressure (hypotension) and cause dizziness. To prevent falls, it is advised to stand up slowly while rising from a sitting or lying position.

There are no sufficient safety data established for the use of Macpee Tablet in pregnant women. So, it is recommended to use Macpee Tablet in pregnant women only if clinically needed.

It is recommended to take a Macpee Tablet on an empty stomach. You can take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals to prevent nausea.

Macpee Tablet can narrow the airways and cause the flare-up of the symptoms of asthma. So, it is not recommended for use in patients with asthma.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol may increase the risk of side-effects. So, do not take alcohol while using Macpee Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Macpee Tablet is a category C medicine. It should be used in pregnant women only if needed.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Macpee Tablet should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if needed.

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Driving

Caution

Macpee Tablet may cause dizziness. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery while using Macpee Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Macpee Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Macpee Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Children

Caution

Macpee Tablet should not be given to children below 12 years of age unless prescribed by a doctor.

About Macpee Tablet

Macpee Tablet belongs to the class of medications called ‘Cholinergic agents’ used to treat urinary retention (holding urine in the bladder) due to surgery, childbirth, or bladder muscle problems.

Macpee Tablet contains ‘bethanechol’ that helps treat the inability to urinate by acting on the bladder muscles. It contracts the detrusor muscle (a bladder muscle) pushing the urine out of the bladder, thus starting the urination process and emptying it. 

Take Macpee Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Macpee Tablet based on your medical condition. You may experience some side effects such as abdominal discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, urgent desire to urinate, excessive salivation, flushing (reddening of the skin), and sweating. Consult a doctor if these side effects do not go away or worsen.

Do not take Macpee Tablet if you are allergic to ‘bethanechol’ or any other contents. Before taking Macpee Tablet , inform your doctor if you have undergone surgery, or previously been diagnosed with gastrointestinal (stomach and intestine) problems, urinary blockages, asthma, heart diseases, hyperthyroidism, seizures, Parkinson’s disease, or blood pressure problems (low or high). Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If Macpee Tablet is prescribed, do not take alcohol while using Macpee Tablet , as the condition may worsen due to increased risk of side effects.  It would be best if you refrained from activities that require you to stay alert such as driving or operating heavy machinery as Macpee Tablet may cause dizziness.

Uses of Macpee Tablet

Urinary retention

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Medicinal Benefits

Macpee Tablet is a cholinergic agent used to treat urinary retention. It works by acting on the detrusor muscle (bladder muscle) to push the urine out of the bladder. The detrusor muscle contracts strong enough to start the micturition (the process of urination), thus emptying the bladder.

Directions for Use

Take Macpee Tablet 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals to avoid nausea or take it as advised by the doctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Side Effects of Macpee Tablet

  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Urgent desire to urinate
  • Excessive salivation
  • Flushing (reddening of the skin)
  • Sweating

Drug Warnings

Do not take Macpee Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking Macpee Tablet , inform your doctor if you had recent surgeries, stomach or intestinal ulcers, bladder obstruction, peritonitis (infection of the stomach lining), or inflammatory bowel disease (inflammation of the digestive tract). Use of Macpee Tablet in the above illnesses may worsen the condition. Macpee Tablet may cause atrial fibrillation (heart rhythm problems) in patients with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). Macpee Tablet may flare up the symptoms when used in patients with lung diseases such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) as it can constrict the airways. Do not use Macpee Tablet in patients with heart diseases, hypotension (low blood pressure), bradycardia (low heart rate), seizures, and Parkinson’s disease. Do not consume alcohol as it can increase dizziness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. To avoid dizziness from this medicine, stand up slowly from a sitting or lying position.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BethanecholIopamidol
Severe
BethanecholMetrizamide
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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BETHANECHOL-25MGAcute bronchiolitis
Severe
BETHANECHOL-25MGComplications and ill-defined descriptions of heart disease
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • MECAMYLAMINE
  • TRIMETHAPHAN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink more fluids in the morning and afternoon rather than at night.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine intake. 
  • Maintain a healthy weight. Shed excess weight if you are overweight or obese. 
  • Consume a healthy diet containing whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables. 

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