Drug Summary

  Drug name:  metaraminol
  Chemical name:  Metaraminol bitartrate
  Formula:  C₉H₁₃NO₂
  Weight:   167.205
  CAS no:  54-49-9
  DrugBank link:  DB00610
  Description:  An adrenergic agonist that acts predominantly at alpha adrenergic receptors and also stimulates the release of norepinephrine. It has been used primarily as a vasoconstrictor in the treatment of hypotension. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For the treatment and prevention of hypotension due to hemorrhage, spinal anesthesia, and shock associated with brain damage