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Phenylephrine

α1-adrenergic agonist (vasopressor)

For healthcare professionals. This information does not replace clinical judgement in the individual case; the current summary of product characteristics and the guidelines cited are authoritative.

Medically reviewed: Dr. med. univ. Daniel Pehböck, DESA, 01.11.2026

Phenylephrine (α1-adrenergic agonist (vasopressor)) – indications: Hypotension during general or regional anaesthesia – adults, Spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section – prophylaxis of hypotension. Weight-based dosing in mg and ml in the app, with sources.

Indications

  • Hypotension during general or regional anaesthesia – adults
  • Spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section – prophylaxis of hypotension

Complete in the app

Weight-based doses in mg and ml, preparations, contraindications and notes – in the app, also offline.

Used in

Sources and guidelines

  1. Kinsella SM et al. International consensus statement on the management of hypotension with vasopressors during caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia. Anaesthesia 2018;73:71–92.
  2. Summaries of product characteristics of authorised products – product and section for each dose in the app.