Table of contents:
- Phenoxybenzamine What Medicine?
- What is Phenoxybenzamine used for?
- How do you use Phenoxybenzamine?
- How to store Phenoxybenzamine?
- Phenoxybenzamine dosage
- What should be considered before using Phenoxybenzamine drugs?
- Is Phenoxybenzamine safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Phenoxybenzamine side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Phenoxybenzamine?
- Phenoxybenzamine Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What drugs can interfere with the action of the drug Phenoxybenzamine?
- Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the action of the drug Phenoxybenzamine?
- What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Phenoxybenzamine?
- Phenoxybenzamine Drug Interactions
- What is the dosage of Phenoxybenzamine for adults?
- What is the dosage of Phenoxybenzamine for children?
- In what dosages and preparations is Phenoxybenzamine available?
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
Phenoxybenzamine What Medicine?
What is Phenoxybenzamine used for?
Phenoxybenzamine is a drug to treat high blood pressure and excessive sweating due to certain adrenal gland tumors (pheochromocytoma). Phenoxybenzamine belongs to a class of drugs called alpha-blockers. This medication works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
OTHER BENEFITS: This section describes benefits of this drug that are not listed on approved professional drug labels but may be prescribed by a professional healthcare provider. Use this medication for the conditions listed in this section only if it has been prescribed by a professional healthcare provider. This medicine may also be used with other medicines to treat certain blood circulation disorders (for example, Raynaud's syndrome). This medication is also useful for treating certain conditions that involve difficulty urinating (eg, neurogenic bladder, partial prostate obstruction).
How do you use Phenoxybenzamine?
Take this medication with or without food, usually 2-3 times a day or as directed by your doctor.
Dosage is based on medical condition and response to therapy. Use this medicine regularly for maximum benefits. To help you remember, it is important to continue treatment even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure don't feel sick.
Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. The condition may get worse if the medicine suddenly stops taking it. The dose may need to be gradually decreased.
Notify doctor if condition worsens (eg increased blood pressure).
How to store Phenoxybenzamine?
Store the medicine at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom and freeze medication. Medicines under different brands may have different storage methods. Check the product box for instructions on how to store it, or ask the pharmacist. Stay away from children and pets.
It is forbidden to flush the medicine in the toilet or throw it down the drain if not instructed to. Properly discard this product if it is past the deadline or is no longer needed. Consult a pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more in-depth details on how to safely dispose of the product.
Phenoxybenzamine dosage
What should be considered before using Phenoxybenzamine drugs?
Before deciding to use this drug, the risks of taking the drug must be weighed against its benefits. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this drug, the following should be considered:
Allergy
Tell your doctor if you have had any unusual or allergic reactions to this medicine or any other medicines. Also, tell your healthcare professional if you have any other type of allergies, for example to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the product label or packaging carefully.
Children
Although there is no specific information about the benefits of phenoxybenzamine in children, it is not thought to cause any different side effects or disorders in children than in adults.
Elderly
Dizziness may be more common in the elderly, who are more sensitive to the effects of phenoxybenzamine. In addition, phenoxybenzamine might reduce tolerance to cold temperatures in elderly patients.
Is Phenoxybenzamine safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are not sufficient studies in women to determine risk when using this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication. This drug is pregnancy risk category C. (A = no risk, B = no risk in some studies, C = there may be some risks, D = positive evidence of risk, X = contraindications, N = unknown)
Phenoxybenzamine side effects
What are the possible side effects of Phenoxybenzamine?
Get emergency medical help if you experience any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using phenoxybenzamine and call your doctor right away if you become very dizzy or feel faint.
Milder side effects may include:
- Nasal congestion
- Lightheadedness or drowsiness
- Blurry vision
- Having difficulty orgasming
- Stomach ache
- Feel tired
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Phenoxybenzamine Drug Warnings and Cautions
What drugs can interfere with the action of the drug Phenoxybenzamine?
Using this medication with the medicines below is usually not recommended, but may be needed in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or the length of time you take one or both drugs.
- Tadalafil
Using this medication with the medicines below may increase your risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or the length of time you take one or both drugs.
- Acebutolol
- Alprenolol
- Atenolol
- Betaxolol
- Bevantolol
- Bisoprolol
- Bucindolol
- Carteolol
- Carvedilol
- Celiprolol
- Dilevalol
- Esmolol
- Labetalol
- Levobunolol
- Mepindolol
- Metipranolol
- Metoprolol
- Nadolol
- Nebivolol
- Oxprenolol
- Penbutolol
- Pindolol
- Propranolol
- Sotalol
- Talinolol
- Tertatolol
- Timolol
- Vardenafil
Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the action of the drug Phenoxybenzamine?
Certain drugs cannot be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs may also cause interactions. Discuss with a healthcare professional about using drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Phenoxybenzamine?
The presence of other medical disorders may affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Angina (sitting wind)
- Heart or blood vessel disease - some types may be made worse by phenoxybenzamine
- Kidney disease - effects may increase
- Lung infection - symptoms such as a stuffy nose may get worse
- Recent heart attack or stroke - getting lower blood pressure might make the problems caused by a stroke or heart worse
Phenoxybenzamine Drug Interactions
The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dosage of Phenoxybenzamine for adults?
Usual adult dosage for pheochromocytoma
Initial dose: 10 mg orally twice a day
Rule of dosage: 20-40 mg orally 2-3 times a day until the optimal dose (judged by blood pressure control) is reached.
What is the dosage of Phenoxybenzamine for children?
Its safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been determined.
In what dosages and preparations is Phenoxybenzamine available?
Capsules: 10 mg
What to do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118/119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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