Norepinephrine
Norepinephrine is used to treat conditions of low blood pressure . This generally occurs following certain life-threatening medical conditions or after surgical procedures. It is used during Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
Before taking this medicine notify your doctor:
- if you have hypertension, circulation problems, asthma, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes
- if you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription drugs
- if you are pregnant
- if you are planning to become pregnant
- if you are a breastfeeding mother
The dosage for this medication will be determined by your physician based on your medical history and current condition. This medication is injected into the vein through IV infusion. The initial dose for adults is usually about 2-4 mcg/min and the maintenance dose is about 1-12 mcg/min.
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Decreased Blood Pressure
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Hypersensitivity
A patient can suffer from the following side effects:
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Systemic Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
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Headache
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Restless
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Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)
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Cardiac Disorder
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Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. -
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medication may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. -
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medication is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor. -
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug. -
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please a consult doctor before consuming the drug. -
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug. -
What is the onset of action?
The medicine produces its action within 30 seconds after its administration. -
How long is the duration of effect?
The time for which this medicine will remain active is in between 5 - 10 minutes.
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Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of this medication, please consult your doctor. -
Are there any overdose instructions?
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Norepinephrine as ingredient
- United Biotech Pvt Ltd
- AAA Pharma Trade Pvt Ltd
- Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
- Neon Laboratories Ltd
- Neon Laboratories Ltd
It works as a peripheral vasoconstrictor which exerts its expression on alpha-adrenergic receptors. Since it acts at the beta-adrenergic receptors, it is a dilator of coronary arteries and an inotropic stimulator of the heart.
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
This medication is inadvisable to be used in combination with Volatile halogen anaesthetics, Imipramine antidepressants, Serotoninergic-adrenergic antidepressants.
Precaution is also required when it is used in combinations with Non-selective MAO inhibitors, Selective MAO-A inhibitors.
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Ques: What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Norepinephrine?
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Norepinephrine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 6 December 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/51-41-2 -
Norepinephrine- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 6 December 2019]. Available from:
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00368 -
Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine) 0.08 mg/ml, solution for infusion- EMC [Internet] medicines.org.uk. 2018 [Cited 6 December 2019]. Available from:
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/8776/smpc
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