Phenylephrine Flashcards
1
Q
Phenylephrine trade name
A
Neo-Synephrine
2
Q
Phenylephrine class
A
Sympathetic agonist
3
Q
Phenylephrine action
A
Almost pure alpha agonist causing vasoconstriction
4
Q
Phenylephrine indication
A
Norovolemic hypotension, septic shock, spinal shock, nasotracheal intubation, nose bleed
5
Q
Phenylephrine contraindication
A
Avoid in cardiogenic shock
6
Q
Phenylephrine dose/route
A
100-180mcg/min IV - two sprays IN
7
Q
Phenylephrine side effects
A
Palpitations, anxiety, tremulousness, headache, dizziness, can worsen cardiac ischemia, reflex bradycardia
