Can anyone explain what they're getting at here? How can bethanechol be indicated and contraindicated?
This is the stupid way I've ever seen anyone ask a question
I kind of just thought about the muscarinic antagonist treatments for COPD exacerbation and asthma
Tiotropium is a M3 antagonist used to treat COPD and asthma -> inhibits M3 -> airway dilation
There fore if an M3 antagonist dilates airways than an agonist such as bethanecol should do the opposite -> airway constriction (AKA parasympathomimetic stimulation) it would sorta be like doing a methacoline challenge pretty much
FA 2019 p. 240
It says that in Cholinomimetic agents you should watch for exacerbation of COPD, asthma, and peptic ulcers in susceptible patients. I think this is what makes Bethanechol a contraindication. Bethanechol activates the bladder smooth muscle which would help urinary retention. I think this is what makes Bethanechol an indication.
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They are asking, in a complicated way, the mode of action of Bethanechol. All the other options are not muscarinic receptors except parasympathetic stimulation.