ETILEFRINE

Etilefrine is a sympathomimetic drug that binds directly with beta-1 agonists, and activates some αlpha and beta-2 receptors.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Etilefrine is used in the following conditions:

Hypotensive states

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Etilefrine in people with the following conditions:

Pre Existing hypertension
Occlusive vascular disease
Pheochromocytoma
Angle-closure glaucoma (eye drops)
Hypersensitivity
Cardiac arrhythmias

Side Effects

Etilefrine may have the following side effects:

Central nervous system effects
Gastrointestinal disturbances
Epigastric pain
Cardiovascular disorders
Difficulty in micturition with urinary retention
Dyspnea
Hyperglycemia
Sweating
Hypersalivation
Weakness
Tremors
Coldness of extremities
Hypokalemia
Palpitations
Tachycardia
Arrhythmias
Gangrene

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Cardiovascular diseases
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes mellitus
Parkinson’s disease
Elderly
Pregnancy
Lactation

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Etilefrine may interact with the following medicines:

Halogenated inhalation anaesthetics
β- or α-blocking agents
Methyldopa
Guanethidine
Drugs with vasoconstrictor and pressor effects
Antihypertensives
Adrenergic neuron blockers
Potassium-depleting drugs
Cardiac glycosides
Ephedra
Yohimbe
TCAs

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

If overdose is suspected, call your health care provider immediately.

Available Brands:

Balkis
Etilefrina Larjan
Etrifin
Hyposia
Menegradil
Tonnary
Vascon
Vasopress
Bioflutin
Buracard
Cinbinin
Effontil
Effortil
Etilefrina Clorhidrato Lasca
Fortinil
Fortinil Retard