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Phenylephrine<br />

Class<br />

Sympathomimetic; vasopressor. Used in the treatment of hypotension.<br />

Mechanism of Action<br />

Direct agonist at the #-adrenergic receptor.<br />

Dose<br />

Bolus dose: 50-100 $g IV (adults)<br />

Infusion: 0.1-1.0 $g/kg/minute<br />

Onset<br />

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