Phenoxybenzamine Hydrochloride
Generic: PHENOXYBENZAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Novitium Pharma LLC
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
2cb5fcd7-c37f-41de-8beb-0c7eded9ed04
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS & USAGE Phenoxybenzamine Hydrochloride Capsules are indicated in the treatment of pheochromocytoma, to control episodes of hypertension and sweating.
If tachycardia is excessive, it may be necessary to use a beta -blocking agent concomitantly.
If tachycardia is excessive, it may be necessary to use a beta -blocking agent concomitantly.
Warnings
WARNINGS Phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride-induced alpha -adrenergic blockade leaves beta -adrenergic receptors unopposed.
Compounds that stimulate both types of receptors may, therefore, produce an exaggerated hypotensive response and tachycardia.
Compounds that stimulate both types of receptors may, therefore, produce an exaggerated hypotensive response and tachycardia.
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions have been observed, but there are insufficient data to support an estimate of their frequency.
Autonomic Nervous System*: Postural hypotension, tachycardia, inhibition of ejaculation, nasal congestion, miosis.
*These so-called "side effects" are actually evidence of adrenergic blockade and vary according to the degree of blockade.
Miscellaneous: Gastrointestinal irritation, drowsiness, fatigue.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novitium Pharma, LLC at 1-855-204-1431 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Autonomic Nervous System*: Postural hypotension, tachycardia, inhibition of ejaculation, nasal congestion, miosis.
*These so-called "side effects" are actually evidence of adrenergic blockade and vary according to the degree of blockade.
Miscellaneous: Gastrointestinal irritation, drowsiness, fatigue.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novitium Pharma, LLC at 1-855-204-1431 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.