What is Phenylephrine HCl (Pressors)? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Phenylephrine HCl (Pressors)

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine. It is given as a shot under your skin, into a muscle, or into a vein.

What to do if you miss a dose of Phenylephrine HCl (Pressors)

Phenylephrine HCl (Pressors) contraindications - Who shouldn't take Phenylephrine HCl (Pressors)?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to phenylephrine.

Phenylephrine HCl (Pressors) warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, heart or blood vessel problems (such as heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, slow heartbeat), an overactive thyroid, or a history of angina. Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to sulfite medicines.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat

• Redness, pain, or discoloration at the injection site

• Tingling in your hands or feet

Phenylephrine HCl (Pressors) interactions & what to avoid when taking Phenylephrine HCl (Pressors)

• Some medicines can affect how phenylephrine works. Tell your doctor if you are using amiodarone, aldosterone, atomoxetine, atropine, chlorpromazine, clonidine, guanfacine, hydrocortisone, methylergonovine, nifedipine, reserpine, an MAO inhibitor (MAOI), or a tricyclic antidepressant.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.