Complete dosing information for PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, SOLUTION
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Do NOT dilute prior to administration ( 2.1 ) Dosing for Perioperative Hypotension Intravenous bolus administration: 50 mcg to 250 mcg ( 2.2 ) Intravenous continuous infusion: 0.5 mcg/kg/minute to 1.4 mcg/kg/minute titrated to effect ( 2.2 ) 2.1 General Administration Instructions During Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 80 mcg/mL (20 mg/250 mL) administration: Correct intravascular volume depletion. Correct acidosis. Acidosis may reduce the effectiveness of phenylephrine Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 80 mcg/mL (20 mg/250 mL) is supplied as a premixed, ready to administer product that requires no further dilution prior to infusion. Parenteral drug products should be inspected for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Do not use if the solution is coloured or cloudy, or if it contains particulate matter. Discard any unused portion. 2.2 Recommended Dosage In adult patients un