Learn About Medications That Treat Low Blood Pressure

Norepinephrine

Norepinephrine's a medication for low blood pressure when it's life-threatening. Ladies, you get it in an IV in emergency rooms and the ICU! It's also a common option in CPR! This drug is common when you're hypotension is from hemodialysis. It also helps when you have sepsis. Of course, you have to review your medical history with your doctor. When you can, do it before you get this medication! This one is often unsuitable when you have a history of things like sulfite allergies, diabetes, asthma, and hypertension. Coronary artery disease is another one!

Ladies, be ready for your doctor to track your vitals! Your respiration and blood pressure are the major ones. Of course, this medicine has risks! It damages your tissues when it leaks from your veins. You also have to tell your nurse or doctor about specific things right away. This includes effects like pain and irritation around the injection site. Ladies, tell them right away if you ever deal with cold skin or veins where they injected this medication!

Phenylephrine

Ladies, doctors give you phenylephrine when your blood pressure is low during surgery. This means you get it through an IV! Doctors have to watch you closely on this medication, which means regular blood tests! Ladies, watch for a depression under your skin where they injected this drug. It's a side effect called necrosis. Sadly, it's also permanent. Tell your doctor about other side effects, like redness, pain, and peeling skin around the injection site. Let them know right away when you see any blue-green or black discoloration here too!

This medicine has other side effects too! Examples are stomach pain, anxiety, and headaches. Ladies, other ones to watch for are nausea, less pee output, and excess fluid in your lungs. Tell your doctor right away about all of these! Let them know what your current meds are too. This injection interacts with many other medicines, such as procarbazine and linezolid!