Dangerous Drug: Norepinephrine Bitartrate (Levarterenol)



Dangerous Drug: Norepinephrine Bitartrate (Levarterenol)





(nor ep i nef’ rin)

Levophed

PREGNANCY CATEGORY C


Drug Classes

Alpha-adrenergic agonist

Beta1-adrenergic agonist

Cardiac stimulant

Sympathomimetic

Vasopressor


Therapeutic Actions

Vasopressor and cardiac stimulant; effects are mediated by alpha1– or beta1-adrenergic receptors in target organs; potent vasoconstrictor (alpha effect) acting in arterial and venous beds; potent positive inotropic agent (beta1 effect), increasing the force of myocardial contraction and increasing coronary blood flow.


Indications



  • Restoration of BP in controlling certain acute hypotensive states (pheochromocytomectomy, sympathectomy, poliomyelitis, spinal anesthesia, MI, septicemia, blood transfusion, and drug reactions)


  • Adjunct in the treatment of cardiac arrest and profound hypotension



Available Forms

Injection—1 mg/mL (as base)


Dosages

Individualize infusion rate based on response.

Adults

Jul 21, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Dangerous Drug: Norepinephrine Bitartrate (Levarterenol)

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