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Bethanechol

CHEBI:CHEBI_3084

Definition

The carbamic acid ester of 2-methylcholine. A slowly hydrolysed muscarinic agonist with no nicotinic effects, it is used as its chloride salt to increase smooth muscle tone, as in the gastrointestinal tract following abdominal surgery, treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, and as an alternative to catheterisation in the treatment of non-obstructive urinary retention.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C7H17N2O2
Molecular Mass
161.22150
Charge
+1
SMILES
CC(C[N+](C)(C)C)OC(N)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H16N2O2/c1-6(11-7(8)10)5-9(2,3)4/h6H,5H2,1-4H3,(H-,8,10)/p+1
InChIKey
NZUPCNDJBJXXRF-UHFFFAOYSA-O

Alternative Names

  • (2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium carbamate
  • 2-(carbamoyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethylpropan-1-aminium
  • 2-(carbamoyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethylpropan-1-aminium
  • 2-carbamoyloxypropyl-trimethylazanium
  • amidopropyldimethylbetaine
  • Bethanechol
  • carbamoyl-beta-methylcholine
  • carbamyl-beta-methylcholine

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
19257
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PMID:17889543
core#notation
CHEBI:3084

Additional References

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Additional Attributes

route
ORAL
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0527-1332-01
package_description
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE (0527-1332-01)
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CHEBI:506520
product_type
BULK INGREDIENT
listing_expiration_date
20241231
dosage_form
POWDER
marketing_category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING
labeler_name
Chartwell RX, LLC
marketing_start_date
20080327
generic_name
Bethanechol Chloride
brand_name
Bethanechol Chloride
brand_name_base
Bethanechol Chloride
product_ndc
0527-1332
application_number
ANDA040634
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CHEBI:3084
rxcui
857340
active_ingredient_strength
1 kg/kg
manufacturer_name
Chartwell RX, LLC
package_marketing_start_date
01-JUN-05
pharm_class
Cholinergic Muscarinic Agonist [EPC]
active_ingredient_name
BETHANECHOL
unii
H4QBZ2LO84
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