Norepinephrine vs. phenylephrine for blood pressure in C-section
Part of Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two medications, norepinephrine and phenylephrine, to see which works better at preventing low blood pressure during emergency C-sections under spinal anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are having an emergency C-section under spinal anesthesia.
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- Your pregnancy is at least 32 weeks along.
- You do not have severe high blood pressure (systolic over 160 or diastolic over 99).
- You do not have a history of heart or brain problems.
- You are not taking certain antidepressants (SSRIs, tricyclics, or MAOIs).
Quick eligibility check
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