Isoxsuprine is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Premature Labor. The alternative uses of Isoxsuprine have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Isoxsuprine. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Isoxsuprine as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Isoxsuprine are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Isoxsuprine's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Isoxsuprine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Isoxsuprine related warnings section.
Isoxsuprine is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bleeding, Heart Disease are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Isoxsuprine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Isoxsuprine, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Isoxsuprine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Isoxsuprine is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Isoxsuprine safe for pregnant women?
Isoxsuprine may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Isoxsuprine, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Isoxsuprine safe during breastfeeding?
Isoxsuprine may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Isoxsuprine on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Isoxsuprine for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Isoxsuprine on the Liver?
Side effects of Isoxsuprine on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Isoxsuprine on the Heart?
Isoxsuprine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Isoxsuprine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Isoxsuprine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Isoxsuprine habit forming or addictive?
Isoxsuprine does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Isoxsuprine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Isoxsuprine can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Isoxsuprine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Isoxsuprine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Isoxsuprine
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Isoxsuprine and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Isoxsuprine
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Isoxsuprine with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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