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.
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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 actionThe onset of action of this medicine is not clinically establised.
- Duration of effectThe 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
How it works
It works by dilating the blood vessels and increase the blood flow to the peripheral parts of the body.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Peripheral vasodilators
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Jan 2018
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