Dr. Udaykumar Mahajan | Medical Educator on Instagram: "🥇 1. NOREPINEPHRINE – First-line in most shocks Mechanism: α1 ↑ (vasoconstriction) + mild β1 Best for: • Septic shock ⭐ • Vasodilatory shock • Post-operative hypotension Why preferred? ✔ Strong BP rise ✔ Less tachycardia ✔ Improves organ perfusion Starting dose: 👉 0.05–0.1 µg/kg/min ⸻ 🥈 2. EPINEPHRINE – When more power is needed Mechanism: α + β (vasopressor + inotrope) Best for: • Anaphylactic shock ⭐ • Refractory septic shock • Cardiac