Phenazopyridine

Drugs for Urological Pain & Other Urologicals · Azo dye

Indications

Burning, pain in urinary tract.

Dosage

Adults: 2 tab 3 times daily. Children: Not recommended.

Adverse Effects

GI upset, headache, rashes, hepatotoxicity, haemolytic anaemia, acute renal failure, cystic deposit formation, abnormal colouration of body tissues or fluids.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Contraindications: Renal impairment or severe hepatitis. Discontinue if the skin or sclerae become discoloured. Precautions: Patient with G6PD deficiency. Staining of contact lenses may occur.

Advice to Patient

Take after meals. Take with meals if GI discomfort occurs. Contact prescriber if there is dizziness, constant headache, stomach cramps. This medication can stain fabric because it causes change in colour of urine such as orange or yellow. Other body fluids, such as tears colour is also changed. Do not wear contact lenses during therapy because they may become stained. Diabetes patients should take serum glucose tests to check glucose level. This medication interferes with urine testing.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Absorbed from the GI tract. Metabolism: Hepatic. Excretion: Urine (mainly).

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