Lusonal Side Effects

Generic Name: phenylephrine

Note: This document contains side effect information about phenylephrine. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Lusonal.

For the Consumer

Applies to phenylephrine: intravenous solution

Along with its needed effects, phenylephrine (the active ingredient contained in Lusonal) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking phenylephrine:

• Blurred vision
• chest pain or discomfort
• difficult or labored breathing
• dizziness
• fainting
• fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• headache
• nausea or vomiting
• nervousness
• pain in the shoulders, arms, jaw, or neck
• pounding in the ears
• sweating
• tightness in the chest
• unusual tiredness

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking phenylephrine:

• Feeling of fullness in the head
• pounding or rapid pulse
• tingling in the arms or legs
• vomiting

Some side effects of phenylephrine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Heartburn
• itching skin
• nausea
• pain in the neck
• pain or discomfort in chest, upper stomach, or throat

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to phenylephrine: compounding powder, injectable solution, intravenous solution, oral disintegrating strip, oral liquid, oral suspension extended release, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet chewable extended release, oral tablet disintegrating

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, dizziness, nervousness, restlessness, tremor, insomnia, convulsions, and central nervous system depression.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included palpitations, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular collapse with hypotension.^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included hallucinations, fear, and anxiety.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea.^[Ref]

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included respiratory difficulty.^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included dysuria.^[Ref]

General

General side effects have included pallor and weakness.^[Ref]

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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