Pitalol 20mg Injection

Description

Pitalol 20mg Injection is a medicine used in the urgent treatment of hypertensive emergency (severely increased blood pressure). It also helps to treat severe hypertension in pregnancy, when rapid control of blood pressure is essential. Pitalol 20mg Injection brings about an immediate reduction in blood pressure and the workload of the heart. It is administered by a doctor and requires continuous blood pressure monitoring. Common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, paresthesia, nasal congestions, ejaculation disorders, impotence, and edema. Let your doctor know if they persist or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding then you should always inform the doctor. Pitalol 20mg Injection brings about an immediate reduction in blood pressure and the workload of the heart. It is administered by a doctor and requires continuous blood pressure monitoring.

Introduction

In Treatment of Hypertensive emergency Pitalol 20mg Injection blocks the effect of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. This slows down the heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force thereby lowering your blood pressure. This medicine is injected into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. It is used for immediate reduction of very high blood pressure (hypertensive emergency). A controlled blood pressure reduces the risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems.

Benefits

Pitalol 20mg Injection is an alpha and beta blocker. It works by slowing down the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pitalol 20mg Injection. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Pitalol 20mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Pitalol 20mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Pitalol 20mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Pitalol 20mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pitalol 20mg Injection is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment. - Liver : CAUTION - Pitalol 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pitalol 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.