Saturday, February 17, 2018

Mephentermine-adrenergic drug


MEPHENTERMINE

Description: A sympathomimetic agent with mainly indirect effect on adrenergic receptors.
CLASS-AMPHETAMINES

Uses: Maintain blood pressure in hypotensive states, as a cardiac stimulant.
Adverse Drug Reactions: Drowsiness, incoherence, hallucinations, reflex bradycardia, urinary retention, dyspnea, reduced appetite, insomnia, irritability

Drug-Drug Interactions:
 Mephentermine + acetaminophen/ +acetyl salicylic acid/ +butalbital/ +articaine/ +amphetamine = increased risk or severity of adverse effects
 Mephentermine + atomoxetine= increased hypertensive activities
Reference: Tripathi KD," Essentials of Medical Pharmacology", page no-129,133,136.

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