Phentolamine Benefits & Uses

Phentolamine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Phentolamine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Hypertensive episodes in the patient with pheochromo-cytoma.
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: hypertensive episodes in the patient with pheochromo-cytoma.
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: hypertensive episodes in the patient with pheochromo-cytoma.
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: hypertensive episodes in the patient with pheochromo-cytoma.

Phentolamine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Phentolamine is used -

Mild

Dizziness
Weakness
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting

Phentolamine Related Warnings

Is the use of Phentolamine safe for pregnant women?

Phentolamine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Phentolamine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Phentolamine safe during breastfeeding?

Phentolamine may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Phentolamine, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Phentolamine.

Moderate
What is the effect of Phentolamine on the Kidneys?

Phentolamine rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Phentolamine on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Phentolamine on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Phentolamine on the Heart?

Phentolamine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Phentolamine with Other Drugs

Phentolamine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Dopamine

Moderate

Aripiprazole

Phentolamine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phentolamine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Peptic Ulcer
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Phentolamine

Is this Phentolamine habit forming or addictive?

Phentolamine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Phentolamine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Phentolamine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Phentolamine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Phentolamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Phentolamine

It is safe to take Phentolamine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Phentolamine

Information about the interaction of Phentolamine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown