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isoxsuprine

β receptor stimulant · Uterine relaxant, Vasodilator

β receptor stimulantUterine relaxant, Vasodilator
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
1 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
Top interactions
  • TizanidineSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Isoxsuprine is an orally effective long-acting β receptor stimulant that also has direct smooth muscle relaxant properties.

Indications

Uterine relaxant (threatened abortion, dysmenorrhoea)Peripheral vascular diseases (efficacy poor)Cerebral vascular diseases (efficacy poor)

Dosing

Adult
5–10 mg oral, i.m. 4–6 hourly

Side effects

Common
NauseaTachycardiaFlushingHypotensionDizzinessTremor

Drug interactions

Tizanidine
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

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Textbook-sourced·Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Updated: 2026-05-10