Mephentermine

Uses	Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Therapy	Anti-Hypotensive
Side Effects	Hypertension (high blood pressure), Anxiety, Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)

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Molecule Description

Mephentermine is used to treat hypotension (low blood pressure).

Uses

Mephentermine is used to treat hypotension (low blood pressure).

Contraindications

When should one not use Mephentermine

If you are allergic to Mephentermine or any other component of this medicine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Anxiety
Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Mephentermine is a category D medicine. This means it may cause side effects on the foetus and can be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Limited animal and human studies have shown some effects on the foetus. Seek advice from a doctor before administering the medicine

Breast Feeding

Mephentermine may not be safe to be taken while breastfeeding. There is limited information available on the effects of this medicine on infants. This medicine is known to pass through breast milk in significant amounts and may affect the baby. It can cause sleepiness, dizziness, serious breathing issues etc., in the infant. If this medicine is administered to a nursing mother, her breastfed baby should be monitored closely.

Driving

Do not drive while using Mephentermine as it may cause drowsiness, dizziness, decrease in blood pressure, and headache. It also causes CNS (central nervous system) depression that incapacitates the mental and physical faculties of the affected person. Do not perform activities like driving that require mental alertness.

Alcohol

Do not take alcohol while using Mephentermine as it may cause side effects such as sleepiness, dizziness, difficulty in concentration, and fatigue.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You notice any allergic reactions.
Your condition does not improve or becomes worse after taking the medication.
You are pregnant, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or on birth control pills.
You consume alcohol or are taking a CNS (central nervous system) depressant.
You have a respiratory disease, kidney disease or liver disease.
You want to stop the medication.
You have been diagnosed with other diseases or conditions and are currently taking medications; other medicines may interact with Mephentermine and cause side effects or intensify them.
You are a child; this medicine should not be administered to a child before consulting a doctor.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Mephentermine quickly increases blood pressure in the body by increasing the beating capacity of the heart and constricting the blood vessels of the heart.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Mephentermine has additive effects when combined with CNS (central nervous system) depressants (including alcohol) and benzodiazepines.
Mephentermine interacts with other serotonergic agents that increase serotonin in the body.
Mephentermine interacts with medicines that reduce seizure threshold and can induce convulsions.

Dosage

Overdose

Don't take more than the prescribed dose of Mephentermine. Overdose will lead to toxicity in the body. In case of an overdose, seek emergency medical care.

Missed a Dose

If you miss a dose of Mephentermine, take it as soon as you remember. But if it is almost the time for the next dose, do not inject two doses. Stick to the original dosing schedule and continue with the advised dosage. Consider setting an alarm if you tend to forget the medicine often. Don't alter or discontinue the medicine without consulting the doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No. Do not stop your Mephentermine schedule on your own. Always consult a doctor before stopping it.

Mephentermine should be used only as prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns about dependence.

If Mephentermine is given in the muscle, it stays for approx 4 hours. If administered in the vein, it stays for approx 430 minutes.

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Mephentermine

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