Comparison of Two Different Doses of Phenylephrine on Oxytocin Hemodynamic Effect

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age20-40
SponsorRawalpindi Medical College

About this trial

Cesarean section is one of the commonly performed surgical procedures in the world. Once baby is delivered during the surgical procedure anesthesiologist administer Oxytocin drug through IV cannula which helps the Uterus to contract so that excessive blood loss doesnt occur. But this is associated with fall in blood pressure frequently requiring administration of medications to treat low blood pressure. The most frequently used drug is phenylephrine which can administered along with oxytocin to prevent fall in blood pressure. This study will compare to different doses of Phenylephrine to prevent fall in blood pressure.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

Patients having a placental abnormality

Patients taking beta-blocker and vasodilator therapy

Patients with hypertensive disorder

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Phenylephrine bolus 75 micrograms
  • Phenylephrine bolus 50 micrograms

Treatment groups

112 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators