Levophed Bitartrate
Norepinephrine is similar to adrenaline. It works by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels and increasing blood pressure and blood glucose (sugar) levels. Norepinephrine is used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure (hypotension) that can occur with certain medical conditions or...
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Levophed
Norepinephrine (sometimes referred to as l-arterenol/Levarterenol or l-norepinephrine) is a sympathomimetic amine which differs from epinephrine by the absence of a methyl group on the nitrogen atom.
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Norepinephrine (Levarterenol)
Norepinephrine ( Levarterenol ) Pronunciation: (NOR-eh-pih-NEFF-reen) Class: Vasopressor Trade Names: Levophed - Injection 1 mg (as bitartrate)/mL Pharmacology Stimulates alpha-receptors in arterial and venous beds and beta 1 receptors of heart, resulting...
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Prochlorperazine Tablets
...hour. If hypotension occurs after parenteral or oral dosing, place patient in head-low position with legs raised. If a vasoconstrictor is required, Levophed®* (norepinephrine bitartrate) and Neo-Synephrine® (phenylephrine hydrochloride) are suitable. Other pressor agents, including epinephrine,...
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Compazine
...If hypotension occurs after parenteral or oral dosing, place patient in head-low position with legs raised. If a vasoconstrictor is required, Levophed®* and Neo-Synephrine® are suitable. Other pressor agents, including epinephrine, should not be used because they may cause a paradoxical...
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See also: Hypotension, Shock

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