Norepinephrine Flashcards
1
Q
Trade name
A
Levophed
2
Q
Class
A
Catecholamine
3
Q
Indications
A
- Hypotension (in the absence of hypovolemia)
4
Q
Contraindications
A
- Hypoyvelemia
- Vascular thrombosis
- Renal failure (relative)
5
Q
Dosing for Post-Cardiac Arrest Hypotension (fluid-resistant)
A
0.1 - 0.5 mcg/kg/min IV/IO bolus infusion, titrated to effect (usual dosing range: 7-35 mcg/min)
6
Q
Dosing for Septic Shock
A
0.1 - 0.5 mcg/kg/min IV/IO infusion, titrated to effect (dosing up to 3 mcg/kg/min may be necessary to correct hypotension)
7
Q
Onset
A
Seconds
8
Q
Duration
A
1-2 minutes
