Dartisla
Dartisla is a brand-name cholinergic medication containing bethanechol chloride. It works by stimulating muscarinic receptors in the bladder, causing the detrusor muscle to contract and helping empty the bladder. This medication is primarily used to treat urinary retention and bladder atony (weak bladder muscle tone) in patients who have difficulty urinating.
Dartisla is a prescription medication used to treat urinary retention by stimulating bladder muscle contraction.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2589275
- Generic
- Dartisla
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Dartisla is prescribed to treat urinary retention (difficulty urinating) and bladder atony (weakened bladder muscle tone). It may be used when urinary retention is caused by surgical procedures, certain medications, or nerve-related bladder dysfunction.
Dartisla contains bethanechol chloride, a cholinergic agonist that stimulates muscarinic receptors in the smooth muscle of the bladder. This stimulation causes the detrusor muscle to contract, increasing bladder pressure and facilitating the emptying of urine.
Dartisla should be taken on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals) to minimize side effects. Common side effects may include abdominal cramping, sweating, flushing, and increased salivation. It should not be used in patients with urinary obstructions, recent bladder surgery, or certain heart conditions. Always follow your healthcare provider's dosing instructions carefully.
Official drug label
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