Phenoxybenzamine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Dibenzyline
Category- Antihypertensive, pheochromocytoma
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy therapy
DescriptionPhenoxybenzamine (fen-ox-ee-BEN-za-meen) belongs to the
general class of medicines called antihypertensives. It is used to treat high
blood pressure (hypertension) due to a disease called pheochromocytoma.
Phenoxybenzamine blocks the effects of certain chemicals in the body. When
these chemicals are present in large amounts, they cause high blood pressure.
Phenoxybenzamine may also be used for other conditions as determined by
your doctor.
Phenoxybenzamine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in
the following dosage form:
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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