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 used in the treatment of heart block, cardiac arrest, shock and heart failure

Uses of Mephentine Injection

Decreased blood pressure

Benefits of Mephentine Injection

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.

Side effects of Mephentine Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mephentine

Systemic hypertension (high blood pressure)
Anxiety
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
CNS stimulation

How to use Mephentine Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

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.

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Quick tips

It is usually given as a slow injection into your veins by a doctor or healthcare professional.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amphetamines Derivatives

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Sympathomimetics agonist

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References

Westfall TC, WestfallIn DP. Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 295.
Drugs.com. Mephentermine Drug Interactions. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Mephentine 30mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Mephentine Injection

Benefits of Mephentine Injection

In Decreased blood pressure

Side effects of Mephentine Injection

Common side effects of Mephentine

How to use Mephentine Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

Top Cardiologists

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Disclaimer:

References

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