PHENYLEPHRINE Flashcards
1
Q
Phenylephrine
Amount Carried
A
Optional 1 bottle nasal spray
2
Q
Phenylephrine
Concentration
A
0,5%
3
Q
Phenylephrine
Indications
A
Facilitation of nasotracheal intubation
4
Q
Phenylephrine
Class
A
Alpha agonist;
Vasoconstrictor
5
Q
Phenylephrine
Mechanism of Action
A
Pure alpha agonist
6
Q
Phenylephrine
Effects
A
Stimulates alpha receptors in the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa which causes their constriction and thereby decreases the risk of nasal bleeding and shrinks nasal mucosa
7
Q
Phenylephrine
Dose/Route
A
2-4 sprays in each nostril
8
Q
Phenylephrine
Side Effects
A
Hypertension;
Palpitations
9
Q
Phenylephrine
Notes on Administration
A
Decreases nasal bleeding from nasal intubation
