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Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride
Pronunciation : eye-SOX-you-preen HIGH-droe-KLOR-ide
ICD Code : Y52.7 Therapeutic Classification : Vasodilators

Brand Names or Trade Names of Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride

India :


Adilin, B-Prox, Cuprox, Dulovas, Duvabel-Sr, Duvadilan, Elprox-Sr, Feprox-Sr, Fisox, Idilan, Ioril, Isarin-Sr, Iscom, Isopreg Inj, Isoriv , Isowin, Isox, Isoxsan, Myprox, Perivalan, Pregnin Re, Pridilan, Risox-Sr, Servolax, Suprex, Suprime-40, Supritom, Suprivas, Suprox, Tidilan, Tockiso, Tocolyte, Tpdilan, Trisnox, Udilan, Utocare-Sr, Utorax, , X-Ride.

International :


Vasodilan

Why is Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a vasodilator, prescribed for peripheral vascular disease, relief of symptoms associated with cerebrovascular insufficiency, and premature labor.  It relaxes blood vessels, which makes them wider and allows blood to pass through them more easily.

When should Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with history of arterial bleeding, immediately after childbirth and labor.

What is the dosage of Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride?

Adult: PO- Peripheral vascular disease: The recommended dose is 10-20 mg 3-4 times/day.
IV/IM- To arrest premature labour- The recommended dose is 200-500 mcg/min via IV infusion until control is achieved, then 10 mg 3-8 hourly via IM inj for several days.

How should Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein and large muscle.

What are the warnings and precautions for Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bleeding problems, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride?

Central Nervous System - Dizziness.
Heart - Low blood pressure, palpitations, fast heart rate, lung swelling and flushing.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting and abdominal distress.
Miscellaneous - Rash and allergic reactions such as hives, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest.

What are the other precautions for Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride?

Store it at room temperature (25°C).

Schedule : H
Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.

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