Push Dose Phenylephrine

Question 1

What is/are the common name(s) of Push Dose Phenylephrine?

Answer 1

Phenylephrine Push Dose 10mg/100mL NS, 100mcg/mL

Question 2

What is/are the class(es) of Push Dose Phenylephrine?

Answer 2

Sympathomimetic

Question 3

What is/are the mechanism(s) of Push Dose Phenylephrine?

Answer 3

Alpha-1 agonist -> Vasoconstriction

Question 4

What is/are the contraindication(s) of Push Dose Phenylephrine?

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity, Relative: Hypovolemic shock

Question 5

What is/are the ADULT indication(s) & associated dosage(s)/repeat(s) of Push Dose Phenylephrine?

Answer 5

Sepsis SBP<90: after NS bolus 100-200 mcg IV, may repeat q 2-5min to maintain SBP>90

Non-trauma, Non-cardiogenic shock: after NS bolus 100-200 mcg IV, may repeat q 2-5min to maintain SBP>90

Question 6

What is/are the PEDS indication(s) & associated dosage(s)/repeat(s) of Push Dose Phenylephrine?

Answer 6

Admin NOT allowed

Question 7

What is/are the adverse reaction(s) to Push Dose Phenylephrine?

Answer 7

None