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.

• Decreased Blood Pressure

• Hypersensitivity

• Systemic Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

• Headache

• Restless

• Insomnia (Difficulty In Sleeping)

• Palpitations

• Tremor

• Cardiac Disorder

• 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.

• 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

• Norad 4Mg Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Noralin 2mg Injection

  United Biotech Pvt Ltd

• Norad 2Mg Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Adrenor 4Mg Injection

  Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• N Adrin Injection

  AAA Pharma Trade Pvt 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.

• Ques : What is Norepinephrine?

  Ans : This medication is used to treat conditions of low blood pressure. This generally occurs following certain life-threatening medical conditions or after surgical procedures.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Norepinephrine before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Norepinephrine?

  Ans : The initial dose for adults is usually about 2-4 mcg/min and the maintenance dose is about 1-12 mcg/min. Once

• Ques : Should I use Norepinephrine empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Norepinephrine?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• 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