fenoldopam

fenoldopam /fe·nol·do·pam/ (fe-nol´do-pam) a vasodilator used for short-term, inpatient management of severe hypertension; used as the mesylate salt.

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fenoldopam,

an antihypertensive.

indications It is used to treat hypertensive crisis when an urgent decrease of pressure is required, including malignant hypertension.

contraindications Known hypersensitivity to this drug and sulfite sensitivity prohibit its use.

adverse effects Life-threatening effects are hypotension, myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, and leukocytosis. Other adverse effects include anxiety, dizziness, ST-T wave changes, angina pectoris, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, bleeding, and increased levels of blood urea nitrogen, glucose, lactic dehydrogenase, creatinine, and hypokalemia. Headache is a common side effect.

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fenoldopam [fe-nol´do-pam]

a vasodilator used for short-term, inpatient management of severe hypertension, administered intravenously as the mesylate salt.