Phentolamine Mesylate Side Effects, Uses, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

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- PHENTOLAMINE MESYLATE
- QTY 1
- 5 MG
- VIAL
- Near 77381

PHENTOLAMINE (fen TAA luh meen) treats high blood pressure caused by pheochromocytoma, a tumor in the adrenal glands. It works by relaxing blood vessels, which decreases the amount of work the heart has to do. It may also be used to help diagnose pheochromocytoma. It can be used to prevent and treat tissue injury if some injected medications leak out of the vein into the surrounding tissue. It works by relaxing nearby blood vessels. This increases blood flow to the area.

PHENTOLAMINE MESYLATE Information

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PHENTOLAMINE (fen TAA luh meen) treats high blood pressure caused by pheochromocytoma, a tumor in the adrenal glands. It works by relaxing blood vessels, which decreases the amount of work the heart has to do. It may also be used to help diagnose pheochromocytoma. It can be used to prevent and treat tissue injury if some injected medications leak out of the vein into the surrounding tissue. It works by relaxing nearby blood vessels. This increases blood flow to the area.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
This medication is injected into a vein or muscle. It may also be injected into and around the affected tissue. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be given to children for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Tranylcypromine
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Other medications for blood pressure

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Heart attack—pain or tightness in the chest, shoulders, arms, or jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, cold or clammy skin, feeling faint or lightheaded
-Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
-Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Diarrhea
-Dizziness
-Flushing
-Nausea
-Stuffy nose
-Vomiting

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.