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Neo-Synephrine Injectable
Selective alpha-1 adrenergic agonist causing peripheral vasoconstriction, increasing systemic vascular resistance and blood pressure without significant cardiac stimulation.
Reflex bradycardia common. Extravasation causes tissue necrosis — use central line when possible. Contraindicated in severe hypertension. Titrate to effect.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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Phenylephrine Injectable CRI dose rules from the ExoticRx formulary. Verify against current literature before clinical use; CRI rates differ from bolus dosing and route, dilution, and monitoring matter. Sign in for the complete per-species CRI protocol set.
| Species | Route | Rate | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 0.001–0.003 mg/kg/min CRICRI titrated to effect | Vasodilatory shock/Severe hypotension | Moderate | VECCS Shock Resuscitation Guidelines; Plumb's 9th Ed |
| Cat (Domestic) | IV | 0.001–0.003 mg/kg bolus or CRIBolus q5min or CRI to effect | Severe hypotension under anesthesia | Moderate | Veterinary Anesthesia Textbooks; Plumb's 9th Ed |
Vasodilatory shock/Severe hypotension
Severe hypotension under anesthesia
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