PHENOXYBENZAMINE
(fen OX ee BENZ a meen) Brand: Dibenzyline
What is the most significant information I must know about phenoxybenzamine?
• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to phenoxybenzamine.
• Till taking phenoxybenzamine, speak your doctor if you have coronary artery malady, a lung infection, or kidney disease.
• Avoid getting up too quick from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
• Avoid drinking alcohol. It can magnify drowsiness caused by phenoxybenzamine.
• This medicine can reason side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
What is phenoxybenzamine?
• Phenoxybenzamine lowers blood pressure.
• Phenoxybenzamine is used control blood pressure and reduce sweating in people with pheochromocytoma.
• Phenoxybenzamine may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking phenoxybenzamine?
• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to phenoxybenzamine.
• If you have any of these another conditions, you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials to safely use this medication:
· coronary artery malady (hardened arteries);
· a lung infection; or
· kidney disease.
• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether phenoxybenzamine is deleterious to an unborn child. Till taking this medicine, speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether phenoxybenzamine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How must I take phenoxybenzamine?
• Take this medicine exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
• Your doctor may occasionally change your doze to create certain you get the excellent results from this medication.
• Take this medication with a full glass of water.
• Store phenoxybenzamine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, wait before then to take the medication and skip the missed doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medicine.
• Overdose symptoms may include quick heart course, vomiting, dizziness, or fainting.
What must I avoid while taking phenoxybenzamine?
• This medicine can reason side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
• Avoid getting up too quick from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
• Avoid drinking alcohol. It can magnify drowsiness caused by phenoxybenzamine.
What are the possible side effects of phenoxybenzamine?
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using phenoxybenzamine and call your doctor at once if you severe dizziness or if you feel like you might pass out.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· stuffy nose;
· mild dizziness or drowsiness;
· blurred vision;
· trouble having an orgasm;
· upset stomach; or
· weary feeling.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect phenoxybenzamine?
• Speak your doctor about all another medications you use, especially:
· reserpine;
· tizanidine (Zanaflex);
· epinephrine (Epi-Pen), norepinephrine; or
· blood pressure medications.
• This list is not complete and there may be another drugs that can interact with phenoxybenzamine. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about phenoxybenzamine.
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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