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DOWNLOAD PDFAlpha-1 agonists have several pharmacologic effects. They constrict smooth muscle of resistance blood vessels, such as those in the skin and splanchnic beds, causing increased peripheral resistance and venous return. Phenylephrine also has alpha-2 agonist activity.
Phenylephrine is used to dilate the pupil (in conjunction with an anticholinergic) and should be avoided in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma.
Phenylephrine is indicated to treat rhinitis and hay fever, and is the most commonly prescribed over-the-counter decongestant. It is often used to open obstructed eustachian tubes.
This drug is used during short-term hypotensive emergencies, increasing mean blood pressure with no effect on pulse pressure. This may include severe hemorrhage, where there is inadequate perfusion of the heart and brain.
Phenylphrine's purely alpha-adrenergic agonist activity results in vasoconstriction with minimal direct cardiac inotropy or chronotropy. In response to increased systemic vascular resistance, indirect decrease in cardiac chronotropy and inotropy would be seen.
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