What is Vazculep: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 13, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Vazculep overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Biorphen, Vazculep

Generic Names:

  • Phenylephrine Hcl

Uses:

  • Treats low blood pressure during surgery, shock, or an allergic reaction.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Anesthetic Adjunct, Vasopressor

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What form(s) does Vazculep come in

  • Injectable

What are common Vazculep doses?

  • Vial 1ML of 10MG/ML

  • Vial 10ML of 10MG/ML

Common Vazculep prescriptions

  • Vazculep
    10ml of 10mg/ml vial

  • Vazculep
    1ml of 10mg/ml vial

  • Vazculep
    5ml of 10mg/ml vial

How to take Vazculep

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine. It is given as a shot under your skin, into a muscle, or into a vein.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine. It is given as a shot under your skin, into a muscle, or into a vein.

Vazculep contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to phenylephrine.

Vazculep warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, heart or blood vessel problems (such as heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, slow heartbeat), an overactive thyroid, or a history of angina. Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to sulfite medicines.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat

  • Redness, pain, or discoloration at the injection site

  • Tingling in your hands or feet

Vazculep interactions

  • Some medicines can affect how phenylephrine works. Tell your doctor if you are using amiodarone, aldosterone, atomoxetine, atropine, chlorpromazine, clonidine, guanfacine, hydrocortisone, methylergonovine, nifedipine, reserpine, an MAO inhibitor (MAOI), or a tricyclic antidepressant.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Vazculep side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Tingling in your hands or feet

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Chest pain, trouble breathing

  • Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat

  • Redness, pain, or discoloration at the injection site

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Anxiety or restlessness

  • Headache