Aliases:
Metabisulfate
Sodium Metabisulfate

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Preservative in adrenaline, metaraminol, phenylephrine, and local anesthetic-agents containing adrenaline, some morphine preparations, and others.
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Methoxamine is an alternative alpha agonist to adrenaline for use during anaphylaxis thought due to sulfites (inc those contained in adrenaline) refl.in/av refl.in/au

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If patient has metabisulfite allergy, it may take several weeks to obtain preservative free vasopressors if they are likely to be required.

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Since adrenaline contains sodium metabisulfite, anaphylaxis should be managed with fluids, pure alpha agonists such as methoxamine, steroids, bronchodilators, & H1 and H2 blockers. refl.in/au

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