Fenoxene 50mg Injection

All Details About Fenoxene 50mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Fenoxene 50mg Injection

Description:

Fenoxene 50mg Injection is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure associated with tumor of the adrenal glands called Pheochromocytoma. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attack and stroke.

Fenoxene 50mg Injection is given by or under the supervision of a doctor. You should take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to take it even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. Your doctor will decide the time period till which you need to take this medicine.

Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help to lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients but it has few side effects also. Some patients may experience dizziness and sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing. Other side effects include nausea, vomiting, ejaculation disorder, and increased heart rate. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

Earlier taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any heart or kidney disease. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, heart rate and blood pressure at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

Uses:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Directions For Use:

Fenoxene 50mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Side Effects:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.Fenoxene 50mg Injection is an alpha blocker which helps reduce blood pressure in pheochromocytoma (a tumour of the adrenal gland). It works by opposing the action of certain hormones released from the tumor that cause the blood vessels to narrow and raise blood pressure.

Warning & Precautions:

Fenoxene 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

FAQs:

How long should Fenoxene 50mg Injection be taken?

You should take it as long as your doctor has recommended it to you. Do not stop taking it without talking to you doctor first. Long-term use of Fenoxene 50mg Injection is not recommended as cases of developing cancer have been reported. Consult your doctor before starting the treatment.

Who should not use Fenoxene 50mg Injection?

Fenoxene 50mg Injection should not be given to patients who are allergic to it. Increaseitionally, in patients with a recent history (within the last month) of stroke or heart attack, Fenoxene 50mg Injection should be avoided. Tell your doctor if any of these conditions apply to you.

How does Fenoxene 50mg Injection cause tachycardia?

Fenoxene 50mg Injection belongs to alpha receptor blockers class of medicines. Alpha receptors blockade decreases resistance thereby increasing blood flow to the skin, mucosa (membrane that lines various cavities of the body), and abdominal viscera (membrane lining the abdomen). This results in lowering of blood pressure. This reduced blood pressure and increased release of chemical messenger (noradrenaline) results in reflex tachycardia.

Why is Fenoxene 50mg Injection used for pheochromocytoma?

Fenoxene 50mg Injection helps in reducing the increased blood pressure caused by Pheochromocytoma. It is a tumor of the adrenal glands. It causes the release of certain substances (catecholamines) from the adrenal glands into the bloodstream in large quantities, causing high blood pressure. Fenoxene 50mg Injection works by blocking alpha receptors, thereby decreasing blood pressure.

What are the advantages of using Fenoxene 50mg Injection in pheochromocytoma?

Using Fenoxene 50mg Injection in pheochromocytoma is beneficial due to its long duration of action leading to twice daily dosing. Along with that, it prevents episodic increase of catecholamine releases during pre- and post-operative period which helps in keeping the blood pressure under control during surgical procedures.

What are other uses of Fenoxene 50mg Injection?

Fenoxene 50mg Injection is sometimes effective in treating Raynaud’s phenomenon. This condition results in discoloration of the fingers and/or toes after exposure to changes in temperature (cold or hot) or emotional events. Fenoxene 50mg Injection is also useful in treating frostbite.

Can Fenoxene 50mg Injection affect sex life?

Affirmative, use of Fenoxene 50mg Injection may affect sex life. It may cause inhibition of ejaculation and may make the patient impotent. However, these effects are generally mild and lasts for only a short time. Discuss with your doctor if you experience this.

What are the symptoms of overdose of Fenoxene 50mg Injection?

Taking more than the recommended dose of Fenoxene 50mg Injection may cause significant decrease in blood pressure which may last for several hours, increased heartbeat, and one may even collapse. If you accidentally take an overdose of this medicine, contact your doctor and seek immediate medical help.

How quickly does Fenoxene 50mg Injection work?

The maximum effect of Fenoxene 50mg Injection is attained in about 1 hour after the dose. However, it may take several hours to see the effect after a single oral dose. These effects may persist for 3-4 days.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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