Biophenox 50mg Injection

Description

Biophenox 50mg Injection is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure associated with tumor of the adrenal glands called Pheochromocytoma. Lowering blood pressure helps to prevent future heart attack and stroke. Biophenox 50mg Injection is given by or under the supervision of a doctor. You should take it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is important to take it even if you feel well or if your blood pressure is controlled. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. Your doctor will decide the time period till which you need to take this medicine. Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help to lower your blood pressure. These may include regular exercise, losing weight, smoking cessation, reducing alcohol intake, and reducing the amount of salt in your diet as advised by your doctor. This medicine is tolerated well by most patients but it has few side effects also. Some patients may experience dizziness and sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing. Other side effects include nausea, vomiting, ejaculation disorder, and increased heart rate. Let your doctor know if these side effects bother you or do not go away. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any heart or kidney disease. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also consult their doctor before taking it. Your doctor may check your kidney function, heart rate and blood pressure at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.

Introduction

In Hypertension (high blood pressure) If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Biophenox 50mg Injection reduces the chances of heart diseases and helps you remain healthier for longer. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and staying active, to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Benefits

Biophenox 50mg Injection is an alpha blocker which helps reduce blood pressure in pheochromocytoma (a tumour of the adrenal gland). It works by opposing the action of certain hormones released from the tumor that cause the blood vessels to narrow and raise blood pressure.

How to use

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

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Biophenox 50mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Biophenox 50mg 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 : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Biophenox 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Biophenox 50mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Biophenox 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Biophenox 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Biophenox 50mg Injection is not recommended in patients with serious kidney disease. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Biophenox 50mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.