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Indication & Dosage |
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| Oral |
| TREATMENT OF CEREBRAL AND PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE |
| Adult:
As hydrochloride: 10-20 mg 3 or 4 times daily. |
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| Oral |
| PROPHYLAXIS OF ARRESTED PREMATURE LABOUR |
| Adult:
As hydrochloride: 30-90 mg daily in divided doses. |
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| Intravenous |
| PREMATURE LABOUR |
| Adult:
As hydrochloride: 200-500 mcg/min as infusion; adjust according to response until control is achieved. |
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| Intramuscular |
| TREATMENT OF CEREBRAL AND PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE |
| Adult:
For subsequent treatment when labour has been arrested: As hydrochloride: 10 mg every 3-8 hr for several days. |
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| Administration |
May be taken with or without food. (May be taken w/ meals, milk or antacids to minimise GI discomfort.) |
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| Precautions |
Pregnancy and lactation. |
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| Adverse Drug Reactions |
Hypotension, dizziness, palpitation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distress, severe rash, flushing, tachycardia. Maternal pulmonary oedema and foetal tachycardia (IV). |
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