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metaraminol (medicine)


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*))-