Bethanechol Chloride
The chloride salt form of bethanechol, used to treat non-obstructive urinary retention and neurogenic bladder by stimulating muscle contractions. It acts on muscarinic receptors to promote bladder emptying and may also be used for certain gastrointestinal motility issues. Side effects can include abdominal cramps, sweating, and low blood pressure.
Molecular Weight
196.6700 g/mol
TPSA
52.30 Ų
Therapeutic Areas
Mechanism of Action
Competitively blocks muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, reducing parasympathetic nervous system activity. Effects include decreased secretions, bronchodilation, and relaxation of smooth muscle.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Competitively blocks muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, reducing parasympathetic nervous system activity. Effects include decreased secretions, bronchodilation, and relaxation of smooth muscle.
2D Structure
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SMILES
CC(C[N+](C)(C)C)OC(N)=O.[Cl-]
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H16N2O2.ClH/c1-6(11-7(8)10)5-9(2,3)4;/h6H,5H2,1-4H3,(H-,8,10);1H
Molecular Formula
C7H17ClN2O2
HBD / HBA
1 / 3
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
12
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
The chloride salt form of bethanechol, used to treat non-obstructive urinary retention and neurogenic bladder by stimulating muscle contractions. It acts on muscarinic receptors to promote bladder emptying and may also be used for certain gastrointestinal motility issues. Side effects can include abdominal cramps, sweating, and low blood pressure.
Competitively blocks muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, reducing parasympathetic nervous system activity. Effects include decreased secretions, bronchodilation, and relaxation of smooth muscle.
Yes, Bethanechol Chloride is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1768. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 11548. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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