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Fenoldopam Mesylate

Latest prescription information about Fenoldopam Mesylate. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Fenoldopam Mesylate
Pronunciation : feh-NAHL-doe-pam MEH-sih-LATE
Trade Name(s): 
International- Corlopam.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a dopamine receptor agonist, prescribed for severe hypertension.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.


When it is to be taken : 
IV- The recommended lower initial dose is 0.03 to 0.1 mcg/kg/min. it may be titrated if needed.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver impairment, heart disease, decrease in potassium level, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side Effects : 
Heart - Low blood pressure, chest pain, slow heart rate, heart failure, heart attack and palpitations.
Central Nervous System - Headache and fever.
Skin - Flushing.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea.
Genitourinary - Decreased urination.
Blood - Bleeding, increase in white blood cells.
Metabolic - Elevated BUN, LDH, serum glucose, and transaminase levels.
Musculoskeletal - Limb cramp.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, upper respiratory disorder.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store at 2 to 30°C.

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