Nylidrin
Indications
Nylidrin is used for:
Peripheral vascular disease, intermittant claudication, thrombophlebitis, frost bite, nocturnal leg cramps
Adult Dose
Peripheral Vascular Disorders
12-48 mg/day divided TID/QID PO
Organic Mental Disorders
12-24 mg/day divided TID/QID PO
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Recent MI, progressive angina
Paroxysmal tachycardia
Thyrotoxicosis
Precautions
Cardiac disease (eg, tachyarrhythmias, uncompensated CHF)
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: weigh risk/benefit
Lactation: no info, weigh risk/benefit
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Nylidrin :
Frequency Not Defined
Dizziness
Nausea/Vomiting
Palpitations
Postural hypotension
Trembling
Mechanism of Action
Peripheral vascular disorders: beta receptor stimulator; dilates skeletal muscle arterioles & increases cardiac output
Mechanism of psychopharmacologic actions not known