Vasoxine

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How does it work?

Methoxamine hydrochloride is a vasopressor medicine which produces an immediate and prolonged rise in blood pressure. It acts by stimulating alpha adrenergic receptors causing constriction of the blood vessels. It is used to prevent or correct low blood pressure associated with the use of spinal anaesthetics or antihypertensive medicines.

What is it used for?

- Low blood pressure (hypotension)

Warning!

- Leakage from blood vessels into surrounding tissues results in inflammation.

Use with caution in

- Disease involving the blood vessels
- Heart disease
- Hyperthyroidism

Not to be used in

- Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient
- Moderate to severe high blood pressure

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

- The safety of this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not established. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for further advice.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

- Headache
- Vomiting
- Urgent need to pass urine
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.