Drug reference
Hypertension in phaeochromocytoma ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: Initially 10 mg daily, increased in steps of 10 mg daily until hypertension controlled or treatment not tolerated; maintenance 1–2 mg/kg daily in 2 divided doses
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During recovery period after myocardial infarction (usually 3–4 weeks). history of cerebrovascular accident
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Avoid in Acute porphyrias p. 1120. carcinogenic in animals. cerebrovascular disease. congestive heart failure. elderly. severe ischaemic heart disease
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Abdominal distress. dizziness. ejaculation failure. fatigue. miosis. nasal congestion. postural hypotension. reflex tachycardia
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Hypotension may occur in newborn.
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May be present in milk.
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Use with caution. l HANDLING AND STORAGE Owing to risk of contact sensitisation healthcare professionals should avoid contamination of hands.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: oral suspension, oral solution Capsule ▶Phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride 10 mg Phenoxybenzamine 10mg capsules | 30 capsule P £118.00 DT = £118.00 4.1b Hypertensive crises Other drugs used for Hypertensive crises Hydralazine hydrochloride, p. 192. Labetalol hydrochloride, p. 160 VASODILATORS › VASODILATOR ANTIHYPERTENSIVES
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Initially 10 mg daily, increased in steps of 10 mg
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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