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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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True about phenylephrine is:
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The correct answer is  Ans: c (Increases peripheral resistance) KDT, 5 ed, p. 127Phenylephrine is a selective alpha 1 agonist.It causes vasoconstriction and therefore increases BP.No cardiac action.HR decreases due to reflex bradycardia.Mydriatic with no cycloplegia. Therefore preferred in elderly.Reduces IOT by constricting ciliary body blood vessels.Use: Orally administered nasal decongestant.