Hypotension

Active Ingredient: Phenylephrine

Indication for Phenylephrine

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old) , adolescents (12 years - 18 years old)

Phenylephrine Injection is indicated in adults and children for the treatment of hypotensive states e.g. circulatory failure, during spinal anaesthesia or drug induced hypotension.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

100 ÎŒmg/kg once

Route of admnistration

Subcutaneous

Defined daily dose

100 - 100 ug per kg of body weight

Dosage regimen

From 100 To 100 ug per kg of body weight once every day

Detailed description

100 mcg/kg body weight subcutaneously or intramuscularly.

100 ÎŒmg/kg once

Route of admnistration

Intramuscular

Defined daily dose

100 - 100 ug per kg of body weight

Dosage regimen

From 100 To 100 ug per kg of body weight once every day

Detailed description

100 mcg/kg body weight subcutaneously or intramuscularly.

Active ingredient

Phenylephrine

Phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic agent with mainly direct effects on adrenergic receptors. It has predominantly alpha adrenergic activity and is without stimulating effects on the central nervous system. The sympathomimetic effect of phenylephrine produces vasoconstriction which in turn relieves nasal congestion.

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