Patient Information:
Ref - USP PDI Vol II 17th Edition (1997)
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE - Systemic
1.Allergies-
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
phenylpropranolamine, or to dextroamphetamine, ephedrine, ephinephrine,
isoproternol, metaproterenol, methamphetamine , norepinephrine,
phenylephrine, pseudoephridrine or terbutaline. Also tell your healthcare
care professional if you are allergic to any other substances such as foods,
preservatives or dyes.
2.Pregnancy-
Phenylpropranolamine has not shown to cause birth defects or other problems in
humans. However, women who are taking this medicine in the weeks following
delivery may be more likely to suffer mental or mood changes.
3. Breast-feeding-
Phenylpropranolamine has not been reported to cause any problems in nursing
babies.
4.Children-
Mental changes more likely in young children taking phenylpropanolamine.
Phenylpropanolamine should not be used for weight control of children
under the age of 12. Children 12 to 18 years of age should not take this
medicine for weight control unless ordered and supervised by a doctor
5.Older adults-
There is no specific information comparing use of phenylpropanolamine
in the elderly with use in other age groups
6. Other medicines-
Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following medicines-
Amanatadine or
Amphetamine or
Caffeine or
Chloramphenicol or
Cocaine or
Medicine for asthma or
Nabilone or
Appetite stimulants or
Other medicines for cold, sinus etc- or
Pemoline - using these medicines while taking phenylpropanolamine
may cause severe irritabilty, trouble in sleeping, possibly irregular heartbeat
7. Other medical problems-
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems
especially-
Diabetes mellitus- using these medicines while taking phenylpropanolamine
may cause severe nervousness, possibly irregular heartbeat.
Betablockers- taking these medicines with phenylpropanolamine may cause
serious high blood pressure and other effects on the heart
Digitalis glycosides- changes in the rhythm or heart beat may occur
Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors- taking phenylpropanolamine while you
are taking MAO inhibitors, may cause sudden high body temperature ,
extremely hifh bood pressure and severe convulsions. At least
14 days should be allowed before stopping one medicine and starting
the other.
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