Tolazoline (HCl)

Tolazoline (HCl) is adrenergic blocking agent, with partial agonist activity. Tolazoline (HCl) is a systemic and pulmonary vasodilator. It has smooth muscle relaxant properties and used in peripheral vascular diseases.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 0.1 to 0.71 mg/kg
Single Dose: 0.41 (0.405)
Frequency: 4 hourly
Route: IM
Instructions: -
Neonatal
Dose: 0.016 to 0.033 mg/kg.min
Single Dose: 0.024 (0.0245)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: IV Infusion
Instructions: Maintenance , as required
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Tolazoline (HCl) also known as Benzozoline HCl. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Imidazole. It belongs to Alpha adrenergic antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Vasodilators pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Tolazoline (HCl) is 196.70. Its pKa is 10.4.
Contraindications
Tolazoline (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Angina,Myocardial infarction,Shock,GI ulceration,Hypotension,Cerebrovascular accident,Mitral stenosis.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Tolazoline (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Nausea, Vomiting, Thrombocytopenia, Leucopenia, Sweating, Apprehension, Shivering.Tolazoline (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Severe Hypotension, Cardiac arrhythmias, Shock. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Tolazoline (HCl) therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Tolazoline (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flushing, Piloerection.
Indications
Tolazoline (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Peripheral vascular disease, Pulmonary hypertension.
Interactions
Tolazoline (HCl) is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAdrenalineAlcoholClonidine (HCl)Dopamine (HCl)Dopamine (HCl)Noradrenaline (Acid Tartrate)Ranitidine These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, Geriatrics, and Neonates.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
Ampuls Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
Where vital signs, as oxygenation, acid-base status, fluid and electrolytes can be monitored and maintained, use tolazoline in a highly supervised setting. It should not be use in patients with ischaemic heart disease, hypotension, peptic ulcer.
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