IV Preparation & Administration
Infuse using a solution of 4 mcg/ml in glucose 5%, or sodium chloride 0.9% and glucose 5% at a rate of 2-3 ml/minute. Adjust according to BP response. Average maintenance dose: 0.5-1 ml/minute (2-4 mcg/minute). Infuse ... Show more
Adult Dose
Intravenous
Adult:
Acute Hypotension, Cardiac Arrest
Initial: 8-12 mcg/min IV infusion; titrate to effect
Maintenance: 2-4 mcg/min IV infusion
Sepsis & Septic Shock
0.01-3 mcg/kg/min IV infusion
Child Dose
Child:
Acute Hypotension, Cardiac Arrest
Initial: 0.05-0.1 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; titrate to effect
Maximum: 1-2 mcg/kg/min
Shock
0.05-0.1 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; titrate to effect; not to exceed 2 mcg/kg/min
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Hypertension. Pregnancy. Patients with peripheral or mesenteric vascular thrombosis unless necessary as a life-saving procedure.
Concomitant use with some general anesthetics: Chloroform, trichloroethylene, cyclopropane, halothane
Mode of Action
Norepinephrine is a direct-acting sympathomimetic which stimulates alpha 1- and beta-adrenergic receptors. Its alpha-agonist effects cause vasoconstriction, thereby raising systolic and diastolic BP with reflex slowing of heart rate.
Precaution
Not a substitute for replacement of blood, plasma, fluids, and/or electrolytes; correct volume depletion prior to admin. Identify and correct hypoxia, hypercapnia and acidosis prior to or during admin. Avoid extravasation as tissue necrosis may occur ... Show more
Guanethidine, methyldopa, reserpine, TCAs may increase pressor response to norepinephrine.
Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of arrhythmias with cocaine, cyclopropane or halogenated hydrocarbon anaesthetics. Hypertensive crisis may occur with MAOI ... Show more
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