Fenoxene 10mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Fenoxene 10mg Capsule 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.
Fenoxene 10mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly 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.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help 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, nasal congestion, 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, and blood pressure at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Fenoxene 10mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. However, try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. It is important to continue taking it regularly 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.
Making some changes in your lifestyle will also help 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, nasal congestion, 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, and blood pressure at regular intervals while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Fenoxene Capsule
Benefits of Fenoxene Capsule
In Hypertension (high blood pressure)
If your blood pressure is controlled you are less at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Fenoxene 10mg Capsule 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.
How to use Fenoxene Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Fenoxene 10mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Fenoxene Capsule works
Fenoxene 10mg Capsule 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Fenoxene 10mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fenoxene 10mg Capsule 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
Fenoxene 10mg Capsule 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
Fenoxene 10mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Fenoxene 10mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fenoxene 10mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fenoxene 10mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with serious kidney disease.
Use of Fenoxene 10mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with serious kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Fenoxene 10mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Fenoxene Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Fenoxene 10mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Fenoxene 10mg Capsule can be taken with or without food or as advised by the doctor.
- Take it in addition to lifestyle modification with regular exercise, a balanced diet, and smoking cessation.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylmethylamines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Adrenergic receptor antagonist - non selective
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long should Fenoxene 10mg Capsule be taken?
You should take it as long as your doctor has recommended it to you. Do not stop taking it without talking to you doctor first. Long-term use of Fenoxene 10mg Capsule is not recommended as cases of developing cancer have been reported. Consult your doctor before starting the treatment.
Who should not use Fenoxene 10mg Capsule?
Fenoxene 10mg Capsule should not be given to patients who are allergic to it. Additionally, in patients with a recent history (within the last month) of stroke or heart attack, Fenoxene 10mg Capsule should be avoided. Tell your doctor if any of these conditions apply to you.
How does Fenoxene 10mg Capsule cause tachycardia?
Fenoxene 10mg Capsule belongs to alpha receptor blockers class of medicines. Alpha receptors blockade decreases resistance thereby increasing blood flow to the skin, mucosa (membrane that lines various cavities of the body), and abdominal viscera (membrane lining the abdomen). This results in lowering of blood pressure. This reduced blood pressure and increased release of chemical messenger (noradrenaline) results in reflex tachycardia.
Why is Fenoxene 10mg Capsule used for pheochromocytoma?
Fenoxene 10mg Capsule helps in reducing the increased blood pressure caused by Pheochromocytoma. It is a tumor of the adrenal glands. It causes the release of certain substances (catecholamines) from the adrenal glands into the bloodstream in large quantities, causing high blood pressure. Fenoxene 10mg Capsule works by blocking alpha receptors, thereby decreasing blood pressure.
What are the advantages of using Fenoxene 10mg Capsule in pheochromocytoma?
Using Fenoxene 10mg Capsule in pheochromocytoma is beneficial due to its long duration of action leading to twice daily dosing. Along with that, it prevents episodic increase of catecholamine releases during pre- and post-operative period which helps in keeping the blood pressure under control during surgical procedures.
What are other uses of Fenoxene 10mg Capsule?
Fenoxene 10mg Capsule is sometimes effective in treating Raynaud’s phenomenon. This condition results in discoloration of the fingers and/or toes after exposure to changes in temperature (cold or hot) or emotional events. Fenoxene 10mg Capsule is also useful in treating frostbite.
Can Fenoxene 10mg Capsule affect sex life?
Yes, use of Fenoxene 10mg Capsule may affect sex life. It may cause inhibition of ejaculation and may make the patient impotent. However, these effects are generally mild and lasts for only a short time. Discuss with your doctor if you experience this.
What are the symptoms of overdose of Fenoxene 10mg Capsule?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Fenoxene 10mg Capsule may cause significant decrease in blood pressure which may last for several hours, increased heartbeat, and one may even collapse. If you accidentally take an overdose of this medicine, contact your doctor and seek immediate medical help.
How quickly does Fenoxene 10mg Capsule work?
It may take several hours to see the effect of Fenoxene 10mg Capsule after a single oral dose. These effects may persist for 3-4 days. However, for the intravenous dose, the maximum effect is attained in about 1 hour after the dose.
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