Name: Methoxamine (Vasoxyl)
Class: a1 Agonist
Mech.: Specific a1 agony ® dose-dependent in periph. resist. Prompt, prolonged BP. Little/no b or CNS activity.
Absorption: IV
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Excretion, t½:
Toxicity/S.E.s:
Utility: Treat hypotension. Maintenance of BP during surgery under spinal anesth.
Special Features: a agonists gen. used to treat hypotension/shock, arrhythmia, nasal decongestion. Also induce local vasoconstriction.