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Details About Generic Salt :: Isoxsuprine
Main Medicine Class:: Cardiovascular System Sub Medicine Class :: Drugs for Vascular disorder
| 11D. TOCOLYTICS in 11. REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM |
| ISOXSUPRINE |
| SYMPATHOMIMETIC | VASODILATOR |
| also comes under 4G. Drugs for Vascular disorder in 4. Cardiovascular System, |
| PK: A: Well absorbed E: Urine |
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Indications & Dose: ARREST OF PREMATURE LABOR IV Adult Inf: 200-500µg/min, adjust according to response, if labor has arrested administer 10mg q3-8h (IM) for several days & continue prophylaxis 30-90mg/day (PO) in divided doses | CEREBRAL/PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE PO Adult 10-20mg TID/QID |
| Contra: Arterial hemorrhage
ADR: Serious: hypotension, tachycardia in fetus, pulmonary edema, Others: GI disturbances, trembling, nervousness, weakness, dizziness, flushing, nausea, vomiting, rash, abdominal distress Monitor: Maternal BP,HR & fetal HR |