Metaraminol

Question 1

metaraminol Indication

Answer 1

Hypotension in the setting of septic shock, post cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, severe traumatic brain injury, neurogenic shock, RSI, and post intubation.

Question 2

metaraminol Mechanism

Answer 2

Alpha receptor agonist, stimulates alpha 1 receptors in peripheral blood vessels, causing vasoconstriction and a rise in blood pressure.