Drug Information
Generic Name:
Phenylephrine
Pronunciation:
fen-il-EF-rin
Product Name:
Neo-Synephrine
Category:
Vasopressors
How is it given?:
intravenous (IV)
Uses:
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Comment:
Phenylephrine commonly used in patients with low blood pressure that has been drug induced. This most commonly occurs with general anesthesia.