Phenylephrine class of drug

Do not use phenylephrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others. You should not use phenylephrine if you are allergic to it. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have: • heart disease, high blood pressure; • diabetes; • a thyroid disorder; • an enlarged prostate and urination problems; or • any drug allergies. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. The liquid form of this medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Side Effects What are the side effects of Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)? Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using phenylephrine and call your doctor at once if you have: • fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat; • severe dizziness or nervousness; • sleep problems (insomnia); or • increased blood pressure--severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears. Common side effects may include: • flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); • loss of appetite; or • feeling restless or excited (especially in children). This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side...

What is phenylephrine, and what is it used for? Phenylephrine is a medication used in clinical settings for the treatment of Phenylephrine is administered intravenously to increase Phenylephrine belongs to a class of medications known as alpha1 agonists and works by stimulating the activity of alpha1 adrenergic receptors. Alpha1 adrenergic receptors are protein molecules located in many smooth muscle tissues including blood vessels, Warnings • Phenylephrine can precipitate • Phenylephrine can slow heart rate (bradycardia) and reduce cardiac output. Use with caution in patients with preexisting bradycardia, partial • Avoid phenylephrine or use it with extreme caution in patients with • Phenylephrine can cause excessive vasoconstriction and impair blood flow to vital organs. Use with caution in patients with extensive • Phenylephrine can increase the need for renal replacement therapy in patients with • Patients with • • Some formulations contain sodium metabisulfite that may cause • Avoid extravasation of the drug from the vein during IV administration, it can damage the surrounding tissue. What are the side effects of phenylephrine? Common side effects of phenylephrine include: • • • • Gastric • • Hypertensive crisis • Reflex reduction in heart rate (bradycardia) • Reduced cardiac output • Reduced blood flow to tissues (ischemia) • Irregular heart rhythm ( • Rebound • Decreased kidney perfusion • Reduced urine output • Fluid in • • High acidity of body fluids (metabolic ac...

Preparation H (Phenylephrine Rectal Cream, Gel, and Ointment) Generic name: Phenylephrine Rectal Cream, Gel, and Ointment [ fen-il-EF-rin] Brand name: Preparation H Drug class: • • • • • • Uses of Preparation H: • It is used to treat signs of What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Preparation H? • If you have an allergy to • If you are allergic to Preparation H (phenylephrine rectal cream, gel, and ointment); any part of Preparation H (phenylephrine rectal cream, gel, and ointment); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, What are some things I need to know or do while I take Preparation H? • Tell all of your health care providers that you take Preparation H (phenylephrine rectal cream, gel, and ointment). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. • Do not take Preparation H (phenylephrine rectal cream, gel, and ointment) by mouth. If Preparation H (phenylephrine rectal cream, gel, and ointment) is put in the mouth or swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Preparation H (phenylephrine rectal cream, gel, and ointment) while you are pregnant. • Tell your doctor if you are breast-fe...

Burning or stinging, Remember that this Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: A very serious This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Do not use phenylephrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others. You should not use phenylephrine if you are allergic to it. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have: • heart disease, high blood pressure; • diabetes; • a thyroid disorder; • an enlarged prostate and urination problems; or • any drug allergies. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. The liquid form of this medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Side Effects What are the side effects of Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)? Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using phenylephrine and call your doctor at once if you have: • fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat; • severe dizziness or nervousness; • sleep problems (insomnia); or • increased blood pressure--severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears. Common side effects may include: • flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling); • loss of appetite; or • feeling restless or excited (especially in children). This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side...

What is phenylephrine, and what is it used for? Phenylephrine is a medication used in clinical settings for the treatment of Phenylephrine is administered intravenously to increase Phenylephrine belongs to a class of medications known as alpha1 agonists and works by stimulating the activity of alpha1 adrenergic receptors. Alpha1 adrenergic receptors are protein molecules located in many smooth muscle tissues including blood vessels, Warnings • Phenylephrine can precipitate • Phenylephrine can slow heart rate (bradycardia) and reduce cardiac output. Use with caution in patients with preexisting bradycardia, partial • Avoid phenylephrine or use it with extreme caution in patients with • Phenylephrine can cause excessive vasoconstriction and impair blood flow to vital organs. Use with caution in patients with extensive • Phenylephrine can increase the need for renal replacement therapy in patients with • Patients with • • Some formulations contain sodium metabisulfite that may cause • Avoid extravasation of the drug from the vein during IV administration, it can damage the surrounding tissue. What are the side effects of phenylephrine? Common side effects of phenylephrine include: • • • • Gastric • • Hypertensive crisis • Reflex reduction in heart rate (bradycardia) • Reduced cardiac output • Reduced blood flow to tissues (ischemia) • Irregular heart rhythm ( • Rebound • Decreased kidney perfusion • Reduced urine output • Fluid in • • High acidity of body fluids (metabolic ac...

Preparation H (Phenylephrine Rectal Cream, Gel, and Ointment) Generic name: Phenylephrine Rectal Cream, Gel, and Ointment [ fen-il-EF-rin] Brand name: Preparation H Drug class: • • • • • • Uses of Preparation H: • It is used to treat signs of What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Preparation H? • If you have an allergy to • If you are allergic to Preparation H (phenylephrine rectal cream, gel, and ointment); any part of Preparation H (phenylephrine rectal cream, gel, and ointment); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, What are some things I need to know or do while I take Preparation H? • Tell all of your health care providers that you take Preparation H (phenylephrine rectal cream, gel, and ointment). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. • Do not take Preparation H (phenylephrine rectal cream, gel, and ointment) by mouth. If Preparation H (phenylephrine rectal cream, gel, and ointment) is put in the mouth or swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Preparation H (phenylephrine rectal cream, gel, and ointment) while you are pregnant. • Tell your doctor if you are breast-fe...

Burning or stinging, Remember that this Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: A very serious This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.