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Phenylephrine

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Introduction

Name

  • Phenylephrine HCl.

Class of drug

  • Sympathomimetic.
  • Alpha-1 agonist.

Description

Chemical name

  • (R)-3-[-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]phenol.

Molecular formula

  • C9H13NO2.

Molecular weight

  • 167.205 g.

Physical properties

  • Colorless aqueous solution.

Storage requirements

  • Room temperature.
  • Protect from light.

Uses

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Administration

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Pharmacokinetics

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Precautions

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Withdrawal Periods

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Adverse Reactions

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Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

  • Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
  • Hardy J, Minton M, Robertson J T, Beard W L & Beard L A (2000) Nephrosplenic entrapment in the horse: A retrospective study of 174 cases. Equine Vet J 32 (S32), 95-97 PubMed.
  • Hahn C N & Mayhew I G (2000) Phenylephrine eyedrops as a diagnostic test in equine grass sickness. Vet Rec 147, 603-606 PubMed.

Other sources of information

  • Peck T E, Hill S A & Williams M (2005) Analgesics. In: Pharmacology for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Greenwich Medical Media, UK. pp 123-148.