Isodilon 10mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Tribhawan Injectables
Active Ingredient	Isoxsuprine (5mg/ml)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Phenylpropane Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class	Beta 2 agonist - Uterus
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	386

FAQ

What are the possible side effects of using Isodilon 10mg?

The common side effects associated with Isodilon 10mg, are tachycardia, palpitations, hypotension, dizziness, and flushing. However, these conditions are manageable in hospital settings.

How and in what dose should I take Isodilon 10mg?

It is given as an injection, only at the hospital or clinic by the medical healthcare professional. The dose is decided by the doctor, depending on the contraction pattern or the current medical situation of the patient.

What is Isodilon 10mg and what is it used for?

Isodilon 10mg contains a medicine called Isoxsuprine. It is used in the treatment of premature labor, a condition when uterus starts contracting too early than usual. It may also be used in the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases.

What if you forget to take Isodilon Injection?

If you missed a dose of Isodilon 10mg, consult your doctor.

Isodilon 10mg Injection Reviews

Isodilon 10mg is a vasodilator and uterine relaxant. It is used in the treatment of premature labor (when the uterus starts contracting for birth too early than usual). It is also helpful in the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases.

Isodilon 10mg is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Dizziness is the most common side effect of the medicine. it may also cause nausea, vomiting, flushing, rashes, and decrease blood pressure. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. To lower the chance of dizziness, you must rise slowly, if getting up from sitting or lying position or avoid driving or attention requiring activities.

Before taking the medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart problems or bleeding disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must avoid taking part in any strenuous or stressful activities to prevent premature labor.

How Isodilon 10mg Injection Works

Isodilon 10mg is a beta-adrenergic agonist. It works by preventing the contractions of the smooth muscles in the uterus. Thus, it relaxes the uterus to prevent premature labor. It also helps in widening blood vessels to increase blood flow, thereby improving blood circulation to certain parts of the body (such as the hands/feet, brain). Therefore, it also treats peripheral vascular disease.

How to Use Isodilon 10mg Injection

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

Benefits of Isodilon 10mg Injection

In Treatment of Premature Labor: Isodilon 10mg prevents abnormal contractions of uterus muscles and relaxes them. It widens blood vessels to help increase blood flow and improve circulation to the smooth muscles of the uterus. This prevents premature labor and miscarriage. Take it as prescribed and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
In Treatment of Peripheral vascular disease: Peripheral vascular disease refers to the condition of disturbed blood circulation in blood vessels. Isodilon 10mg helps the blood flow freely around your body thereby preventing a heart attack or stroke (or deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism). Make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthy and staying active) to maximize the effectiveness of this medicine.

Uses of Isodilon 10mg Injection

Treatment of Peripheral vascular disease
Treatment of Premature Labor

Isodilon 10mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Isodilon 10mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Isodilon 10mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Isodilon 10mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Isodilon 10mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Isodilon 10mg. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Isodilon 10mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

It may also be used in the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid stress or any kind of strenuous activity to prevent premature labor
You have been prescribed Isodilon 10mg for the treatment of premature labor.
Inform your doctor if you experience a rash or irregular heartbeats or if you have bleeding disorders, glaucoma, or heart disease.
Isodilon 10mg may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

References

Mayo Clinic. Isoxsuprine.
MIMS Philipines: duvadilan.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 747-48.
National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 11368, Isoxsuprine Hydrochloride.