bethanechol

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be·than·e·chol

(bĕ-thăn′ĭ-kôl′, -kŏl′)

A cholinergic drug, C₇H₁₆N₂O₂, that is used in the form of its chloride to treat urinary retention by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system.

[Perhaps beth- (blend of beta methyl) + -ane + chol(ine).]

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They include Finn Myhren, PhD, R&D; Wenche Rasch, PhD, R&D; Petter-Arnt Hals, PhD, R&D; Stefan Hupfeld, PhD, R&D; Tore Duvoid, PhD, R&D; Trygve Bergeland, PhD, R&D; Hanne Loken, PhD, Regulatory Affairs; and love Flem Jacobsen, MSc, R&D.

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Prokinetic agents include metoclopramide (also known as Reglan), bethanechol (Duvoid) and tegaserod (Zelnorm).

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD); Treatment

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