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Phenylephrine (Neosynephrine)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
Alpha-1 agonist, Vasopressor, Sympathomimetic
Therapeutic Effects:
Raises blood pressure/treats hypotension
Primary Considerations:

Used as one of the first-line treatments of intraoperative hypotension. Often causes a baroreceptor reflex (which can lead to bradycardia). For this reason, if the patient has bradycardia, an agent...

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