ISOXSUPRINE

(eye SOCK soo prin) Brand: Vasodilan

What is the most significant information I must know about isoxsuprine?

• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing another hazardous activities. Isoxuprine may reason dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities. Also, rise slowly from a sitting or lying position to avoid falling.

• Notify your doctor if you experience a rash or bothersome irregular heartbeats.

• Isoxsuprine has been withdrawn from the U.S. market.

What is isoxsuprine?

• Isoxsuprine is in a class of drugs called vasodilators. Isoxsuprine relaxes veins and arteries, which makes them wider and allows blood to pass through them more easily.

• These actions may help treat the symptoms of conditions such as cerebral vascular insufficiency (poor blood flow to the brain), arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), Raynaud's phenomenon, and another conditions inclusion poor blood flow in the veins and arteries.

• Isoxsuprine may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking isoxsuprine?

• Isoxsuprine must not be used immediately postpartum (after delivering a baby), or if you have a bleeding mess. Conversation to your doctor about any another medical conditions that you have.

• Isoxsuprine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether isoxsuprine will be deleterious to an unborn child. Do not take this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

• It is not known whether isoxsuprine passes into breast milk. Do not take this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take isoxsuprine?

• Take isoxsuprine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

• Take every doze with a full glass of water.

• Isoxsuprine is generally taken three or four times a day. Follow your doctor's instructions.

• It is significant to take isoxsuprine regularly to get the most benefit.

• Your doctor may want you to have blood trials or another medical evaluations during treatment with isoxsuprine to monitor progress and side effects.

• Store isoxsuprine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the following doze, skip the missed doze and take only the following regularly scheduled doze. Do not take a double doze of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

• Symptoms of an isoxsuprine overdose include weakness, lightheadedness, fainting, nausea, and vomiting.

What must I avoid while taking isoxsuprine?

• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing another hazardous activities. Isoxsuprine may reason dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities. Also, rise slowly from a sitting or lying position to avoid falling.

What are the possible side effects of isoxsuprine?

• Stop taking isoxsuprine and search abnormal medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or person; or hives).

• Stop taking isoxsuprine and contact your doctor if you develop a rash.

• Another, smaller serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take isoxsuprine and conversation to your doctor if you experience

· chest pain or an irregular heartbeat (call your doctor if this becomes bothersome);

· nausea or vomiting; or

· dizziness or weakness.

• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect isoxsuprine?

• Drugs used to treat tall blood pressure and another heart conditions may magnify the effects of isoxsuprine. Particular monitoring may be necessary.

• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with isoxsuprine or affect your condition. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about isoxsuprine written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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