Phenoxybenzamine : Before Using

Phenoxybenzamine - Systemic

Brand Names

Dibenzyline Phenoxybenzamine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For phenoxybenzamine, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to phenoxybenzamine. Always tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Phenoxybenzamine has not been studied in pregnant women or pets. Make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant before taking phenoxybenzamine.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether phenoxybenzamine passes into breast milk. However, this drug has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Although there is no special info about the use of phenoxybenzamine in child, it is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in child than it does in adults.

Elderly care

Dizziness or lightheadedness may be more likely to occur in the elderly, who are more sensitive to the effects of phenoxybenzamine. In addition, phenoxybenzamine may reduce tolerance to cold temperatures in elderly diseaseds.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of phenoxybenzamine. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Angina - chest pain
Heart or blood vessel disease Some kinds may be worsened by phenoxybenzamine

Kidney disease Effects may be increased

Lung infection Symptoms such as stuffy nose may be worsened

Recent heart attack or stroke Lowering blood pressure may make problems resulting from stroke or heart attack worse