teex norepinephrine

Norepinephrine (Levophed) Class

sympathomimetic
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Actions
- 1. peripheral vasoconstriction
- 2. alpha sympathomimetic
- 3. mild beta effects: increase inotropic effects
- 4. increased myocardial oxygen requirements
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Indications
- 1. hypotension refractory to other sympathomimetic
- 2. Neurogenic shock
- 3. cardiogenic shock
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Contraindications
- 1. hypotensive states due to hypovolemia
- 2. hypoxia and hypercarbia
- 3. patients taking antidepressents
- 4. do not administer w/ sodium bicarbonate (deactivatd by alkaline solutions)
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Precautions
- 1. monitor BP
- 2. use large vein for administration
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Side Effects
- 1. palpitations
- 2. severe hypertension
- 3. local venous irritation and tissue necrosis
- 4. headache, sweating, nausea, vomitting
- 5. ventricular dysrhythmias
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Dosage

.5-30 mcg / min

Method: 4mg in 500ml D5W giving concentration of 8mcg / min
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Route

IV infusion only
Norepinephrine (Levophed) How supplied

ampule: 4mg / 4 ml
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Pediatric Dosage

.01 - .05 mcg / kg / min (very rare)

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teex norepinephrine

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teex medic norepinephrine levophed

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7/12/2010, 11:40:36 PM

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