Phenylephrine Other names: Neo-synephrine Phenylephrine hydrochloride

Chemical formula: C₉H₁₃NO₂  Molecular mass: 167.205 g/mol  PubChem compound: 6041

Therapeutic indications

Phenylephrine is indicated for:

Nasal congestion

Population group: only adults (18 - 65 years old)

For the relief of nasal congestion associated with colds and hayfever.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

Induce mydriasis

Population group: only adults (18 - 65 years old)

Instillation of dilating eye drops to eye

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

Hypotension

Population group: only adults (18 - 65 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 (click for details):

Hypotension

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 (click for details):

Contraindications

Phenylephrine is contraindicated in the following cases:

Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus

Closed angle glaucoma

Angle-closure glaucoma

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Prostatic enlargement

Hyperplasia of prostate

Pheochromocytoma

Phaeochromocytoma

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

High blood pressure

Hypertension

Tricyclic antidepressants

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