Phenazopyridine (HCl)

Phenazopyridine (HCl) is azo dye that exerts an analgesic effect on the mucosa of urinary tract and is used to provide relief of pain, burning and irritabilty in conditions such as cystitis and prostatitis. Given in combination with antibacterial in urinary tract infections.

Brands
UROPYRINE PYRIDINE BG PYRIDINE BG PYRIDINE
Adult Dose
Dose: 200 mg
Single Dose: 200 (200)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin. . The Molecular Weight of Phenazopyridine (HCl) is 249.70.
Contraindications
Phenazopyridine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hepatitis,Renal insufficiency.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Phenazopyridine (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Hepatotoxicity, Hemolytic anemia, Methemoglobinemia, Meningitis.Phenazopyridine (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Renal failure. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Phenazopyridine (HCl) therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Phenazopyridine (HCl) include Methemoglobinemia, Hemolytic anemia, Renal toxicity, Hepatic toxicity.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Phenazopyridine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Rashes, GI disturbance.
Indications
Phenazopyridine (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Surgery, Trauma, UTI.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Phenazopyridine (HCl) was found.
Interfrence
Colorimetric lab. test
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Warnings
Use phenazopyridine with caution in patients with kidney or liver disease, during pregnancy or lactation. Phenazopyridine can interfere with laboratory tests, including urine tests for glucose (sugar) and ketones, before having any tests, tell the laboratory personnel and doctor about taking this medication. Diabetics should use Clinitest to test their urine for sugar because phenazopyridine does not affect the results. Do not wear contact lenses while taking this medication, because phenazopyridine may cause staining of contact lenses.
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