Details About Generic Salt ::  Isoxsupr

Main Medicine Class:: Peripheral vasodilator   

(eye-SOX-you-preen HIGH-droe-KLOR-ide)

Vasodilan, Voxsuprine

Class: Peripheral vasodilator

Drugs Class ::

 Action Stimulates skeletal beta receptors to produce vasodilation; stimulates cardiac function (increased contractility, heart rate, and cardiac output) and relaxes uterus. At higher doses, inhibits platelet aggregation and decreases blood viscosity.

Indications for Drugs ::

 Indications Possibly effective for treatment of cerebral vascular insufficiency, peripheral vascular disease caused by arteriosclerosis obliterans, thromboangitis obliterans, Raynaud’s disease. Unlabeled use(s): Treatment of dysmenorrhea, premature labor.

Drug Dose ::

 Route/Dosage

ADULTS: PO 10 to 20 mg tid or qid.

Contraindication ::

 Contraindications Arterial bleeding; use during immediate postpartum period.

Drug Precautions ::

 Precautions

Pregnancy: Category C. Lactation: Undetermined.

Drug Side Effects ::

 Adverse Reactions

CV: Hypotension; tachycardia; chest pain. CNS: Dizziness; weakness. DERM: Severe rash. GI: Nausea; vomiting; abdominal distress.

Drug Mode of Action ::  

 Action Stimulates skeletal beta receptors to produce vasodilation; stimulates cardiac function (increased contractility, heart rate, and cardiac output) and relaxes uterus. At higher doses, inhibits platelet aggregation and decreases blood viscosity.

Drug Interactions ::

 Interactions None well documented.

Drug Assesment ::

 Assessment/Interventions

• Obtain patient history, including drug history and any known allergies. Note cardiovascular disease.
• Monitor for hypotension, tachycardia, and chest pain.
• If rash appears, withhold drug and notify physician.

Drug Storage/Management ::

 Administration/Storage

• Store at room temperature in tightly closed container.

Drug Notes ::

 Patient/Family Education

• Instruct patient to report the following symptoms to physician: Fast heartbeat, chest pain, pounding in chest, severe rash, flushing, weakness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain.
• Caution patient to avoid sudden position changes to prevent orthostatic hypotension.

Disclaimer ::

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