Levophed
(norephinephrine)
INDICATIONS:
- Cardiogenic shock
- Neurogenic shock
- Septic shock
- Anaphylactic shock
DOSAGE:
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- Gtt: 4 mg in 250 mL bag 2-30 mcg/min; max of 30 mcg/min IV/IO
PEDIATRIC:
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Hypotension due to uncontrolled hemorrhagic shock
- Vascular Thombosis
- Profound hypoxia
SIDE EFFECTS:
- Bradycardia
- Anxiety
- Shortness of Breath
- Nausea/Vomiting