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Metaraminol


Metaraminol
Systematic (IUPAC) name
3-[(1R,2S)-2-amino-1-hydroxy-propyl]phenol
Identifiers
CAS number	54-49-9
ATC code	C01CA09
PubChem	5906
DrugBank	APRD00555
Chemical data
Formula	C₉H₁₃N O₂
Mol. mass	167.205 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	n/a
Protein binding	~45%
Metabolism	Hepatic
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	C(AU) C(US)
Legal status	POM(UK)
Routes	Intravenous

Metaraminol (INN, trade name Aramine) is a potent sympathomimetic amine used in the prevention and treatment of hypotension, particularly as a complication of anesthesia. It is an α₁-adrenergic receptor agonist with some β effect.

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Metaraminol is also used in the treatment of priapism. Although not approved for this use, it appears to be effective.^[1]^[2]^[3]

References

^ McDonald M, Santucci R (2004). "Successful management of stuttering priapism using home self-injections of the alpha-agonist metaraminol.". Int Braz J Urol 30 (2): 121-2. PMID 15703094.
^ Koga S, Shiraishi K, Saito Y (1990). "Post-traumatic priapism treated with metaraminol bitartrate: case report.". J Trauma 30 (12): 1591-3. PMID 2258979.
^ Block T, Sturm W, Ernst G, Staehler G, Schmiedt E (1988). "[Metaraminol in therapy of various forms of priapism]". Urologe A 27 (4): 225-9. PMID 3140463.

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