Drug Molecule Information Isoxsuprine is a vasodilating agent. It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels in muscles and other tissues, which helps to improve blood flow (circulation) in these muscles and tissues in some conditions (eg, cerebral vascular insufficiency, arteriosclerosis obliterans, Buerger disease, Raynaud disease). Use of isoxsuprine as tocolytic agent should be supervised by an expert physician with proper assessment of risk to benefit ratio. Preterm delivery is an important cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality and this drug plays a pivotal role in reducing these factors.
This article gives a brief overview of both isoxsuprine oral and parenteral formulation. Use and Dosage Oral Peripheral vascular disease Adult: 10-20 mg 3 or 4 times daily. Elderly: Initiate with lower doses. Parenteral To arrest premature labour Adult: 200-500 mcg/minute as IV…
