Isoxsuprine 40 mg is available in the form of a tablet. Its packing size is 10*10 ALU-ALU. The brand name of this product is ‘ERIKSO-SR’. This single-drug medicine comes in the section of Gynecology. ERIKSO-SR: Isoxsuprine 40 mg Tablets belong to the group of medicines called vasodilators and uterine relaxants. It is used to treat preterm labor, a condition where the uterus begins to contract too early than usual. It can also be used in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease.
How Does It Work?
ERIKSO-SR: Isoxsuprine 40 mg Tablet is a beta-adrenergic agonist. It functions by stopping the smooth muscles of the uterus from contracting. As a result, it relaxes the uterus to delay labor. Additionally, it helps to enlarge blood vessels, which increases blood flow and improves blood flow to particular body parts (such as the hands, feet, and brain). It also treats peripheral vascular disease in light of this.
Benefits
Premature labor
Peripheral vascular disease
Gangrene
Indications
ERIKSO-SR: Isoxsuprine 40 mg Tablet is indicated in premature labor and peripheral vascular disease. Labor that begins before the 37th week of pregnancy is referred to as premature labor. Peripheral vascular disease, also called PVD, is a disorder of the circulatory system not associated with the brain and heart, affecting any blood vessels. The symptoms might be anything from pain, numbness, and bluish discoloration to gangrene or stroke. The damaged bodily part suffers damage and finally begins to die if the problem is not treated.Leg blood vessels are the ones that are most frequently impacted. Other arteries that are frequently impacted include those in the arms and those that provide blood to the kidneys.
Administration Of Dose
ERIKSO-SR: Isoxsuprine 40 mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food, usually 3 to 4 times daily or as directed by your doctor. The dose & duration of treatment depends upon the medical history of the patient along with age and gender. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which ERIKSO-SR: Isoxsuprine 40 mg Tablet by your Gynecologist.
Side Effects
You can get mild to moderate Side Effects when using the drug. As soon as the treatment period is over, such adverse effects fade away. However, speak with your doctor immediately if you are concerned about the Side Effects. These Side Effects may include Dizziness and palpitations.
Precautions
To avoid early labor, stay away from stress and any vigorous activities.ERIKSO-SR: Isoxsuprine 40 mg Tablet is a sustained-release tablet. You are to swallow as a whole. Breaking this tablet will not serve the purpose of sustained release. This medicine may make you feel lightheaded or drowsy. Take Precautions while driving or operating heavy machinery.If you've been sitting or lying down, get up carefully to reduce the likelihood that you'll feel lightheaded or faint. If you get a rash, have erratic heartbeats, have bleeding disorders, have glaucoma, or have heart disease, let your doctor know.