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EspañolNorepinephrine Bitartrate overview
BRAND NAMES:
Levophed, Levophed Bitartrate, Levophed Novaplus
Generic Names:
Norepinephrine Bitartrate
Uses:
Treats low blood pressure and heart failure.
Therapeutic Classes:
Vasopressor
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What form(s) does Norepinephrine Bitartrate come in
Injectable
What are common Norepinephrine Bitartrate doses?
Vial 4ML of 1MG/ML
Common Norepinephrine Bitartrate prescriptions
Norepinephrine Bitartrate
4ml of 1mg/ml vial
How to take Norepinephrine Bitartrate
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Norepinephrine Bitartrate contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to norepinephrine.
Norepinephrine Bitartrate warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart rhythm problems, asthma, blood clots, high blood pressure, or an allergy to sulfites.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Tissue ischemia (low blood supply to the tissue), which may lead to gangrene (skin or tissue damage) of the arm or legHeart rhythm problems
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Pain, itching, swelling, burning or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed.
Slow or uneven heartbeat.
Vomiting, or severe stomach pain.
Norepinephrine Bitartrate interactions
Some medicines can affect how norepinephrine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Medicine to treat depression (including an MAO inhibitor, TCA)Oral diabetes medicine
This medicine contains sodium metabisulfite, a sulfite that may cause an allergic reaction. Make sure your doctor knows if you have had an allergic reaction to sulfite in the past.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have asthma or high blood pressure. Tell your doctor if you have other medical problems.
Norepinephrine Bitartrate side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness
Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Numbness, pain, or tingling of the fingers or toes
Pain, itching, swelling, burning, or redness of the skin where the needle is placed
Vomiting, or severe stomach pain.
Less Serious Side Effects
Anxiety, headache
Increased sweating