What is a phenylephrine drip used for?

Phenylephrine injection is used to treat hypotension (low blood pressure) that may occur during surgery. This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Why is phenylephrine used in ICU?

The FDA-approved indication for intravenous (IV) phenylephrine hydrochloride is for increasing blood pressure in adults with clinically significant hypotension resulting primarily from vasodilation in such settings as septic shock or anesthesia.

What does phenylephrine do to the heart?

Phenylephrine is an α-receptor agonist without β-agonist activity. Its administration causes vasoconstriction and an increase in arterial blood pressure, and a decrease in heart rate. Cardiac output may decrease13,27,28 or increase.

What drip is used for low blood pressure?

Norepinephrine. Norepinephrine is prescribed for low blood pressure (hypotension) that can occur with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures.

Does phenylephrine make you sleepy?

Decongestants. Since the main symptom of a cold is congestion in your nose and/or chest, cold medicines usually contain a decongestant ingredient. Examples include phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine. These typically do not cause drowsiness and can make some people feel hyper or more alert.

Can nurses give phenylephrine?

May be administered IV direct or by IV infusion by a nurse in Adult Critical Care. May be titrated by a nurse in Adult Critical Care.

Can phenylephrine raise blood pressure?

Phenylephrine may also cause dose-dependent increases in blood pressure and reductions in heart rate and cardiac output (particularly in people with preexisting cardiac dysfunction) by increasing systemic vascular resistance. Phenylephrine belongs to the class of medicines known as nasal decongestants.

Will phenylephrine increase BP?

Phenylephrine may also cause dose-dependent increases in blood pressure and reductions in heart rate and cardiac output (particularly in people with preexisting cardiac dysfunction) by increasing systemic vascular resistance.

Does phenylephrine cause bradycardia?

Learning Objectives: Phenylephrine is a synthetic catecholamine that increases systemic vascular resistance via activation of alpha receptors. A known side effect of phenylephrine is reflex bradycardia due to activation of the baroreceptor.