2023年8月8日 · It is used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure (hypotension) that can occur with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures. This medicine is often used during CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation). Levophed may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Use 60 gtts/mL IV Set. Add 4mg (1mg/mL) norepinephrine (Levophed) resulting in 250mL of a 16 microgram/milliliter solution of norepinephrine. Connect and prime a 60 gtts/mL IV set for medication administration.

After an initial dosage of 8 to 12 mcg per minute via intravenous infusion, assess patient response and adjust dosage to maintain desired hemodynamic effect. Monitor blood pressure every two minutes until the desired hemodynamic effect is achieved, and then monitor blood pressure every five minutes for the duration of the infusion.

2024年8月2日 · Detailed dosage guidelines and administration information for Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate). Includes dose adjustments, warnings and precautions.

2023年8月8日 · Detailed Norepinephrine dosage information for adults. Includes dosages for Hypotension, Sepsis and Cardiac Arrest; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.

2024年12月19日 · Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate) is a vasoconstrictor, similar to adrenaline, used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure (hypotension) that can occur with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures.

Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

2021年2月5日 · LEVOPHED functions as a peripheral vasoconstrictor (alpha-adrenergic action) and as an inotropic stimulator of the heart and dilator of coronary arteries (beta-adrenergic action).

2024年8月2日 · LEVOPHED elevates intracellular calcium concentrations and may cause arrhythmias, particularly in the setting of hypoxia or hypercarbia. Perform continuous cardiac monitoring of patients with arrhythmias.

Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate) injection, USP, is a sterile, colorless solution for injection intended for intravenous use. It contains the equivalent of 1 mg of norepinephrine base per...