Aramine (Metaraminol Bitartrate) - Summary

ARAMINE SUMMARY

Metaraminol bitartrate is a potent sympathomimetic amine that increases both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

ARAMINE is indicated for prevention and treatment of the acute hypotensive state occurring with spinal anesthesia. It is also indicated as adjunctive treatment of hypotension due to hemorrhage, reactions to medications, surgical complications, and shock associated with brain damage due to trauma or tumor.

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Media Articles Related to Aramine (Metaraminol)

Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) Photo Slideshow
Source: MedicineNet Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Specialty [2008.07.30]

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Published Studies Related to Aramine (Metaraminol)

The effect of prophylactic metaraminol on systemic hypotension caused by induction of anaesthesia with propofol in patients over 55 years old. [2001.09]

Metaraminol infusion for maintenance of arterial blood pressure during spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery: the effect of a crystalloid bolus. [2001.09]

Comparison of metaraminol and ephedrine infusions for maintaining arterial pressure during spinal anesthesia for elective cesarean section. [2001.08]

A comparative study of three different methods of administering metaraminol during spinal anaesthesia in the elderly. [2001.04]

Hypotension during subarachnoid anaesthesia: haemodynamic effects of colloid and metaraminol. [1996.05]

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