Drug comparisons
Fenoldopam vs Metaraminol
Fenoldopam vs Metaraminol: Fenoldopam (Corlopam) vasodilates for severe HTN; Metaraminol vasoconstricts for hypotension. Differences in use and mechanism explained.
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Clinical context
This comparison occurs in ICU or perioperative settings when deciding between a vasodilator for hypertension versus a vasopressor for hypotension.
Bottom line
Fenoldopam and Metaraminol address opposite hemodynamic needs and cannot be ranked as one being better than the other.
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