Norepinephrine

Question 1

Norepinephrine trade name

Answer 1

Levophed

Question 2

Norepinephrine class

Answer 2

Alpha/ Beta adrenergic agonists

Question 3

Norepinephrine MOA

Answer 3

Beta and alpha adernergic effects increase cardiac output and heart rate
Vasopressor

Question 4

Norepinephrine Indications

Answer 4

Post resuscitation care
Septic shock

Question 5

Norepinephrine side effects

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity
Peripheral vascular thrombosis
Bradycardia
Hypertension
Arrhythmias
Nausea/ vomiting

Question 6

Norepinephrine dose

Answer 6

Post ROSC adult 1-30 mcg/ min
Pediatric 0.04- 0.30 mcg/min

Septic Shock adult 1-30 mcg/min
Pediatric 0.1-2 mcg/kg/ min