Macpee Tablet- 10
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Manufactured By Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Bethanechol (25mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
Macpee Tablet is used in the treatment of urinary retention (inability to urinate) which usually occurs following surgery or after giving birth. It helps to contract the muscles of the bladder which further leads to urination.
Macpee Tablet also helps to improve your exercise ability. It is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It can be taken by empty stomach but take it at a fixed time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine are headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, arrhythmia, flushing, and sweating. It may also make you feel dizzy or sleepy, so it advised not to drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. If any of the side effects bother you or persist, consult the doctor without delay.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any health conditions. If you are pregnant, tell your doctor prior to the treatment as it is usually not recommended during pregnancy.
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Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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Faq for medicine:
A: No, Macpee is not anticholinergic medicine. It is a cholinergic agonist (a substance that stimulates an action), functions similar to a natural chemical (neurotransmitter) acetylcholine
Q: Is bethanechol a diuretic?
A: No, bethanechol is not a diuretic. It is a medicine that helps increase detrusor muscle (muscle which forms a layer of the wall of the bladder) contraction and facilitates urination
Q: Is Macpee an antibiotic?
A: No, Macpee is not an antibiotic. It is a medicine that helps increase detrusor muscle (muscle which forms a layer of the wall of the bladder) contraction and facilitates urination
Q: Is Macpee safe for infants?
A: Safety of Macpee has not been established and is not recommended for use in children below 18 years. Patients should follow advice of the doctor regarding its use
Q: What is Macpee used for/ used to treat?
A: Macpee is used to treat acute postoperative (post-surgical), postpartum (post child birth) nonobstructive (without blockage) urinary retention (holding urine in the bladder), and in neurogenic bladder conditions (urinary bladder dysfunction due to improper communication between the spinal nerves and urinary bladder). Macpee may also be used in congenital megacolon (abnormal dilatation of large intestine which is present from birth), gastro-esophageal reflux and reflux esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus due to regurgitation)
Q: Does Macpee cause depression or constipation?
A: There are no known effects of Macpee on constipation or depression
Q: How does Macpee acts on the bladder?
A: Macpee acts on the bladder and relives urinary retention (holding urine in the bladder) by increasing the detrusor muscle (muscle which forms a layer of the wall of the bladder) contraction thereby facilitating urination
Q: How long does Macpee take to work?
A: Macpee starts its action within one hour after taking the medicine.
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