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Effectiveness of Phenylephrine and Ephedrine as Cardiac Drugs

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. Phenylephrine is an alpha 1-agonist, usually given intravenously in 50-100 mcg boluses but can also be run as an infusion of 20-100 mcg/min.
It takes 45-60 seconds to take effect and lasts 5-10 minutes.
In this video, Dr. Luis Verduzco discusses the effects of both phenylephrine and ephedrine on the cardiovascular system.
The use of phenylephrine causes a few side effects, including potent reflex-bradycardia and decreased cardiac output.
It is contraindicated in patients with cardiogenic shock.
Ephedrine is an indirect agonist and is used more often in anesthesia than in the ICU.
It is usually given intravenously in 5-10 mg boluses.
It takes 3 minutes to take effect and lasts between 10-30 minutes.
Ephedrine causes the release of norepinephrine tissue stores.
It is contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma and chronic users of amphetamines and TCA/MAO inhibitors.

The following topics have discussed in the video:
* Effective dose of phenylephrine
* Duration of action of phenylephrine
* Side effects of phenylephrine
* Contraindications for phenylephrine
* Effective dose of ephedrine
* Duration of action of ephedrine
* Side effects of ephedrine
* Contraindications for ephedrine ...

Disclaimer:
This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only.
Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. ...
Disclaimer:
This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only.
Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.

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