Aliases:
Noradrenaline
Norepinephrine
Levophed

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Precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and is a widespread central and autonomic neurotransmitter. Norepinephrine is the principal transmitter of most postganglionic sympathetic fibers and of the diffuse projection system in the brain arising from the locus ceruleus. It is also found in plants and is used pharmacologically as a sympathomimetic.

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Setting up an infusion.
6mg in 100ml Normal Saline or D5W to give a concentration of 60mcg/ml.
1ml/hr is equal to 1mcg/min. Commence at 1-4ml/hr and titrate to effect. #ref

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Paediatric infusion.
0.15mg/kg in 50ml Normal Saline.
1ml/hr = 0.05mcg/kg/min

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Predominantly alpha 1 and beta 1 agonist activity, with minor beta 2 agonist activity,

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