Metaraminol is the active substance of a vasopressor drug known commercially as Aramin.
This injectable drug is indicated for the case of low blood pressure (hypotension) since its action compresses the peripheral vessels, causing an increase in the cardiac output.
Indications of Metaraminol
Arterial hypotension.
Metaraminol Price
A box of 10 mg containing 50 ampoules costs approximately 253 reais.
Side Effects of Metaraminol
Anxiety; seizure; cardiac arrhythmia; increased blood glucose; increased decrease in heart rate; increased or decreased blood pressure; tiredness; convulsion (with excessive use); decreased amount of urine; Headache; palpitation; fever; chest pain; Respiratory problem; pallor; tremor; dizziness; vasoconstriction (narrowing of vessels); vomiting.
Contraindications of Metaraminol
Pregnancy Risk C; breast-feeding; hypercapnea; deep hypoxia; patient under general anesthesia with cyclopropane and other inhalable hydrocarbon anesthetics; peripheral or mesenteric vascular thrombosis.
Method of Use of Metaraminol
Injectable Use
Adults
- 2 to 10 mg, intramuscular or subcutaneous route. Wait at least 10 minutes to evaluate the effects of the initial dose before making a new application.
Children
- 0.1 mg per kg body weight, intramuscularly or subcutaneously.
