Isoxsuprine

Description

Isoxsuprine is a vasodilator which helps in increasing the blood flow in the blood vessels. This medicine is not recommended in patients with the bleeding disorder. It is advised not to perform activities that require mental alertness due to the risk of dizziness.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Isoxsuprine

  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Nervousness
  • Weakness
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Flushing

Uses of Isoxsuprine

What is it prescribed for?

  • Peripheral vascular diseases
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • Onset of action
    The onset of action of this medicine is not clinically establised.
  • Duration of effect
    The duration of action of this medicine is not clinically establised.
  • Safe with alcohol?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is it habit forming?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Usage in pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
  • Usage while breast-feeding?
    The excretion of this medicine in breast milk is unknown. It is not recommended in pregnant women unless necessary. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Isoxsuprine.

Bleeding disorder

Not recommended in patients with postpartum bleeding or any bleeding condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding

The excretion of this medicine in breast milk is unknown. It is not recommended in pregnant women unless necessary. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Pediatric use

The safety and effectiveness of this medicine have not been established in pediatric patients.

Dizziness

This medicine may cause dizziness and lightheadedness. It is advised to avoid activities that need mental alertness like operating machinery, driving vehicle, and do not sit or stand up quickly.

Bleeding disorder

This medicine is not recommended in patients with the history of bleeding disorder or heart attack.

Missed Dose

The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Antihypertensives

Tizanidine

Antipsychotics

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Isoxsuprine as advised by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. It is advised not to operate machinery and drive vehicle due to the risk of dizziness.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
It works by dilating the blood vessels and increase the blood flow to the peripheral parts of the body.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Peripheral vasodilators

Schedule

Schedule H

Isoxsuprine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 24 May 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB08941

Isoxsuprine Oral: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 24 May 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682831.html

DailyMed - Isoxsuprine hydrochloride tablet [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 24 May 2017]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e6582e24-9414-43b8-ac6f-b1422e3197cf

Prescribing medicines in pregnancy database [Internet]. Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 2017 [cited 24 May 2017]. Available from:

https://www.tga.gov.au/prescribing-medicines-pregnancy-database#searchname

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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Jan 2018

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