Norepinephrine

Generic name: norepinephrine [ nor-ep-i-NEF-rin ]
Brand names: Levophed, Levophed Bitartrate
Dosage forms: injectable solution (16 mcg/mL-NaCl 0.9%; 16 mg/250 mL-NaCl 0.9%; 4 mg/250 mL-D5%; 8 mg/250 mL-D5%; 8 mg/250 mL-NaCl 0.9%); intravenous solution (1 mg/mL; 16 mg/250 mL-D5%; 16 mg/250 mL-NaCl 0.9%; 4 mg/250 mL-D5%; 4 mg/250 mL-NaCl 0.9%; 4 mg/500 mL-D5%; 8 mg/250 mL-D5%; 8 mg/250 mL-NaCl 0.9%; 8 mg/50 mL-NaCl 0.9%; 8 mg/500 mL-D5%)
Drug classes:Catecholamines, Vasopressors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 29, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is norepinephrine?

Norepinephrine is similar to adrenaline. It is used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure (hypotension) that can occur with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures. Norepinephrine is often used during CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation).

Norepinephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Tell your caregivers at once if you have a serious side effect such as a cold feeling anywhere in your body, blue lips or fingernails, trouble breathing, little or no urination, irritation or skin changes where the medicine was injected, slow heart rate, sudden numbness or weakness, severe headache, or problems with vision, speech, or balance.

Before taking this medicine

If possible before you receive norepinephrine, tell your caregivers if you have:

• high blood pressure (hypertension);