Comparing two medicines to prevent low blood pressure during cesarean delivery
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests two medicines given through an IV during a planned cesarean section to prevent a sudden drop in blood pressure (hypotension) after spinal anesthesia. One medicine is called metaraminol and the other is norepinephrine. Both are commonly used to keep blood pressure stable, and the goal is to find out which works better and is safer for mothers and babies.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult having a planned cesarean section with one baby (not twins or more).
- You have no major health problems (heart disease, high blood pressure, or brain conditions).
- You do not have any bleeding problems or other reasons that would make spinal anesthesia unsafe.
- Your weight is between 50 and 100 kg and your height is between 150 and 180 cm.
- You have no fetal abnormalities or distress, and you are not in active labor.
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