Isoxsuprine

This is not a complete list of Isoxsuprinedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Stop taking isoxsuprine and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).

Stop taking isoxsuprine and contact your doctor if you develop a rash.

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take isoxsuprine and talk to your doctor if you experience

• chest pain or an irregular heartbeat (call your doctor if this becomes bothersome);

• nausea or vomiting; or

• dizziness or weakness.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• It is used to treat certain blood vessel problems.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

Use isoxsuprine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Keep taking this medicine as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

• Store at room temperature.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Tablet, Oral, as hydrochloride:

Generic: 10 mg, 20 mg

Arterial bleeding; use immediately postpartum

Refer to adult dosing.

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer’s labeling.

• Discuss specific use of drug and side effects with patient as it relates to treatment. (HCAHPS: During this hospital stay, were you given any medicine that you had not taken before? Before giving you any new medicine, how often did hospital staff tell you what the medicine was for? How often did hospital staff describe possible side effects in a way you could understand?)

• Patient may experience abdominal pain, vomiting, or nausea. Have patient report immediately to prescriber severe dizziness, passing out, angina, or tachycardia (HCAHPS).

• Educate patient about signs of a significant reaction (eg, wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat). Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Patient should consult prescriber for additional questions.

Intended Use and Disclaimer: Should not be printed and given to patients. This information is intended to serve as a concise initial reference for health care professionals to use when discussing medications with a patient. You must ultimately rely on your own discretion, experience, and judgment in diagnosing, treating, and advising patients.