Medicine Details
Mephentine 30mg Injection
Manufacturer: Pfizer Ltd
Salt Composition: Mephentermine (30mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Decreased blood pressure Mephentine 30mg Injection is used to normalise decreased blood pressure (hypotension) which may occur due to administration of anesthesia in the spine during an operation. This medicine helps to bring back the blood pressure within normal range and therefore prevents any sudden fall or even serious complications that might have otherwise followed due to low blood pressure.
Benefits: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Description: Mephentine 30mg Injection is used to raise blood pressure in hypotensive (low blood pressure) states, such as following spinal anesthesia. It increases the blood pressure rapidly by increasing the pumping capacity of the heart and narrowing blood vessels of the heart. Mephentine 30mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood pressure while your taking this medicine. It may cause side effects like high blood pressure, anxiety and insomnia (difficulty in sleeping). This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, liver, heart or kidney disease. Also let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.
How to Use: Mephentine 30mg Injection is a sympathomimetic medicine. It helps to release a chemical messenger (adrenaline), which compresses the blood vessels. It also promotes the heart’s contractile ability to pump more blood. Hence, it works to increase your blood pressure.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mephentine 30mg Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Mephentine 30mg 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 - Information regarding the use of Mephentine 30mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Mephentine 30mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Mephentine 30mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Mephentine 30mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Mephentine 30mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Packaging: vial of 10 ml Injection
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Decreased blood pressure
Side Effects: Anxiety | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | CNS stimulation
Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Liver Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR