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Review
. 2006 Jul;55(7):784-90.
doi: 10.1007/s00101-006-1033-4.

[Ephedrine as alternative to Akrinor in regional obstetric anesthesia]

[Article in German]
L Aniset  1 , C Konrad, M Schley
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Review

[Ephedrine as alternative to Akrinor in regional obstetric anesthesia]

[Article in German]
L Aniset et al. Anaesthesist. 2006 Jul.

Abstract

Hypotension in anesthesia and obstetric anesthesia in particular, is a widespread problem. After the temporary withdrawal of Akrinor from the market, the internationally available drug ephedrine is available for prevention and therapy of hypotension in anesthesia and its effect is comparable with Akrinor. In obstetric epidural anesthesia the intravenous prophylactic drug application of ephedrine seems to be superior to therapeutic application only. The aim of this overview is to show alternatives to the currently administered catecholamines for prevention of hypotension in obstetric anesthesia.

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