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Azo-Standard - General Information: A local anesthetic that has been used in urinary tract disorders. Its use is limited by problems with toxicity (primarily blood disorders) and potential carcinogenicity. [PubChem] Related offers from our Drug Store: Pyridium (Phenazopyridine) - for $36.61 Pyridium is used for relieving pain, burning, urgency, frequent urination, and discomfort caused by irritation of the lower urinary tract. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. * >> all this drugs based on Phenazopyridine (usually they can be used instead of Azo-Standard) Pharmacology: Azo-Standard is a local anesthetic that has been used in urinary tract disorders. Its use is limited by problems with toxicity (primarily blood disorders) and potential carcinogenicity. Azo-Standard for patients Patients should be informed that Phenazopyridine HCl produces a reddish-orange discoloration of the urine and may stain fabric. Staining of contact lenses has been reported. Azo-Standard Interactions Azo-Standard Contraindications Phenazopyridine HCl should not be used in patients who have previously exhibited hypersensitivity to it. The use of Phenazopyridine HCl is contraindicated in patients with renal insufficiency. Additional information about Azo-StandardAzo-Standard Indication: For the symptomatic relief of pain, burning, urgency, frequency, and other discomforts arising from irritation of the lower urinary tract mucosa caused by infection, trauma, surgery, endoscopic procedures, or the passage of sounds or catheters. Mechanism Of Action: Azo-Standard's mechanism of action is not well known, and only basic information on its interaction with the body is available. It is known that the chemical has a direct topical analgesic effect on the mucosa lining of the urinary tract. Drug Interactions: Not Available Food Interactions: Take with food. Generic Name: Phenazopyridine Synonyms: Pyridacil; PAP; PDP Where to order Phenazopyridine (and Azo-Standard analogs) online: Drug Category: Anesthetics, Local Drug Type: Small Molecule; Approved Other Brand Names containing Phenazopyridine: Azo-Standard; Baridium; Phenazodine; Prodium; Pyridiate; Pyridium; Sedural; Uristat; Urodine; Urogesic; Suladyne; Viridium; Pyrazodine; Phenylazo; Absorption: Not Available Toxicity (Overdose): Methemoglobinemia generally follows a massive, acute overdose. Protein Binding: Not Available Biotransformation: Likely hepatic but also in other tissues. One of the metabolites is acetaminophen. Half Life: Not Available Dosage Forms of Azo-Standard: Tablet OralTablet Oral Chemical IUPAC Name: 3-phenyldiazenylpyridine-2,6-diamine Chemical Formula: C11H11N5 Phenazopyridine on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenazopyridine Organisms Affected: Humans and other mammals
Patients should be informed that Phenazopyridine HCl produces a reddish-orange discoloration of the urine and may stain fabric. Staining of contact lenses has been reported.
Phenazopyridine HCl should not be used in patients who have previously exhibited hypersensitivity to it. The use of Phenazopyridine HCl is contraindicated in patients with renal insufficiency.
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