Author Question: Clinical dosing of Bethanechol: 1. Begins at the highest effective dose to obtain a rapid ... (Read 12 times)

Awilson837 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Clinical dosing of Bethanechol:

1. Begins at the highest effective dose to obtain a rapid response
2. Starts at 5 mg to 10 mg PO and is repeated every hour until a satisfactory clinical response is achieved
3. Requires dosing only once daily
4. Is the same for both the oral and parenteral route

Question 2

Bethanechol:

1. Increases detrusor muscle tone to empty the bladder
2. Decreases gastric acid secretion to treat peptic ulcer disease
3. Stimulates voluntary muscle tone to improve strength
4. Reduces bronchial airway constriction to treat asthma