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Phenyl Ephrine

Direct acting selective alpha 1 agonist.

Pharmacological Actions

  1. Eye mydriasis
  2. CVS –Increased TPR, Increased blood pressure
  3. Respiratory mucosal vasoconstriction and decongestion effect

Therapeutic Uses

  1. Decongestion
  2. Infiltration anesthesia
  3. Ophthalmic examination –to visualize posterior segment

Side Effects

Increased blood pressure and headache

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