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 Bitartrate (Norepinephrine (Levarterenol))
Stimulates alpha-receptors in arterial and venous beds and beta 1 receptors of heart, resulting in peripheral vasoconstriction and stimulation of heart rate and contractility. Coronary vasodilation occurs secondary to enhanced myocardial contractility.
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Levophed
Levophed Generic Name: norepinephrine bitartrate Dosage Form: injection Rx only Levophed Description Norepinephrine (sometimes referred to as l-arterenol/Levarterenol...
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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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Dibenzyline
...as the effect of the drug is prolonged. Leg bandages and an abdominal binder may shorten the period of disability. I.V. Infusion of levarterenol bitartrate** may be used to combat severe hypotensive reactions, because it stimulates alpha-receptors primarily. Although Dibenzyline (phenoxybenzamine...
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See also: Hypotension, Shock

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