Fenylefrin Abcur
Fenylefrin Abcur is used to treat low blood pressure that can occur during anesthesia.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
0.05 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Phenylephrine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Abcur AB
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor or nurse will determine the right dose for you.
Method
It is given as an injection directly into a vein (intravenously) by a doctor or nurse.
Important
The maximum daily dose will be determined by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Headache
- •Slow heart rate (reflex bradycardia)
- •Exhilarated mood
- •Agitation, restlessness
- •Unusual heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
- •High blood pressure
- •Chest pain
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to phenylephrine or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take this medicine if you have high blood pressure.
- Do not take this medicine if you have poor circulation in your arms or legs.
- Do not take this medicine if you have an overactive thyroid gland.
- Do not take this medicine if you are taking certain medicines that narrow blood vessels (e.g., ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, methylphenidate, or decongestants for the nose or mouth).
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- Do not take this medicine if you are taking certain medicines for depression (non-selective MAO inhibitors) or have stopped them less than 2 weeks ago.
- Do not take this medicine if you have a shallow front part of your eye or have had a sudden increase in eye pressure (acute angle-closure glaucoma) before.
- Tell your doctor or nurse before taking this medicine if you are elderly.
- Tell your doctor or nurse before taking this medicine if you have heart problems such as a slow heart rate, partial heart block, heart muscle disease, or poor blood flow to your heart.
- Tell your doctor or nurse before taking this medicine if you have poor blood circulation in your brain.
- Tell your doctor or nurse before taking this medicine if you have hardening and thickening of your blood vessel walls (arteriosclerosis).
- Tell your doctor or nurse before taking this medicine if you have diabetes.
- Your blood pressure will be closely monitored during treatment.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, this medicine should only be given if absolutely necessary.
- This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.