Phentolamine Mesylate
It is a short acting α blockers. By blocking α1 receptors it produces vasodilation. Primary use of Phentolamine is in hypertensive emergencies. Inhibition of α2 receptors can increase sympathetic tone.
Indications:
Pheochromocytoma, extravasation of non adrenaline or dopamine causing hypertensive episode
Side Effects:
Hypotension, Diziness, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, nasal cogestation, chest pain, arrhythmias
Dosage forms:
Phentolmine mesylate 10 mg injections
Combinations of Phentolmine:
Brand Names:
- Fentanor (Samarth Pharma Pvt. Ltd.)
- Fentosol (Shree Ganesh Pharmaceuticals)
- Phentosol (Shree Ganesh Rubber & Chemicals Co)