Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride (Phenylazodiaminopyridine Hydrochloride)



Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride (Phenylazodiaminopyridine Hydrochloride)





(fen az oh peer’ i deen)

Azo-Standard, Baridium, Phenazo (CAN), Prodium, Pyridium, Pyridium Plus, Urinary Pain Relief

PREGNANCY CATEGORY B


Drug Class

Urinary analgesic


Therapeutic Actions

An azo dye that is excreted in the urine and exerts a direct topical analgesic effect on urinary tract mucosa; exact mechanism of action is not understood.


Indications



  • Symptomatic relief of pain, urgency, burning, frequency, and discomfort related to irritation of the lower urinary tract mucosa caused by infection, trauma, surgery, endoscopic procedures, passage of sounds or catheters



Available Forms

Tablets—95, 97.2, 97.5, 100, 200 mg


Dosages

Adults

100–200 mg PO tid after meals. Do not exceed 2 days if used with antibacterial agent.

Pediatric patients 6–12 yr

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Jul 21, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Phenazopyridine Hydrochloride (Phenylazodiaminopyridine Hydrochloride)

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