Phenazopyridine Hcl (Phenazopyridine Hcl)
Overview of 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.
Indication of Phenazopyridine Hcl
Phenazopyridine Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Surgery, Trauma, UTI.
Contraindication of Phenazopyridine Hcl
Phenazopyridine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hepatitis,Renal insufficiency.
Side Effects of Phenazopyridine Hcl
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.
Precautions of Phenazopyridine Hcl
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.