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Medicines Phentolamine mesilateQuestion & answer

Phentolamine mesilate · Medicine question

Can it cause low blood pressure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Postural, sudden or prolonged hypotension can occur, so blood pressure requires close monitoring.

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Phentolamine mesilate 10 mg/ ml Solution for Injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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