| metaraminol | <chemical> Alpha-(1-aminoethyl)-3-hydroxybenzenemethanol. 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. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-agonists, adrenergic agents, sympathomimetic, vasoconstrictor agents. Chemical name: Benzenemethanol, alpha-(1-aminoethyl)-3-hydroxy-, (R-(R*,S*))- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| metaraminol bitartrate | L-alpha-(1-Aminoethyl)-m-hydroxybenzyl alcohol hydrogen d-tartrate;a potent sympathomimetic amine used for the elevation and maintenance of blood pressure in acute hypotensive states and topically as a nasal decongestant. (05 Mar 2000) |