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Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)
Vasopressor / Sympathomimetic / Catecholamine
Vasopressor / Sympathomimetic / CatecholamineAlso: noradrenaline
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Indications
- Septic shock; vasodilatory shock; acute hypotension requiring vasopressor support after adequate fluid resuscitation; peri-intubation or post-intubation hypotension in selected critical-care pathways
Adult dosing (preview)
- Adults: IV infusion only after dilution; dose is titrated to target blood pressure/perfusion rather than fixed-dose prescribing; common practice is to start at a low infusion rate and titrate according to MAP and clinical response using local critical-care/vasopressor protocol; central venous administration is preferred and continuous haemodynamic monitoring is required
Cautions
- Use caution because extravasation can cause severe local ischaemia and necrosis; central access is preferred where feasible; monitor for excessive vasoconstriction, arrhythmia, hypertension, limb ischaemia, and reduced organ perfusion; use caution in severe cardiac disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and with interacting sympathomimetics, MAOIs, TCAs, or linezolid
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