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Levophed/ Norepinephrine Flashcards

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Levophed Class

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Sympathomimetic

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Levophed Action

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An adrenergic receptor agonist(predominantly alpha) causing peripheral vasoconstriction and increased cardiac contractile force.

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Levophed Indications

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  • Hypovolemic shock
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Septic shock
  • Neurogenic shock
  • undifferentiatec shock
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Levophed Contraindications

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  • Mesenteric or peripheral vascular thrombosis.
  • Uncorrected Hypovolemia
  • Pregnancy
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Levophed Dosage

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Adults: 
• Initial dose- 8-12mcg/min titrated to effect. 
• Maintenance infusion- 2-4mcg/min.
Peds:
• Initial dose- 0.05-0.1mcg/kg/min.
• Max dose- 2mcg/kg/min.
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Levophed Onset/Duration

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Onset- Immediate

Duration- 1-2min

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Levophed Side Effects

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  • Skin necrosis
  • Peripheral (digital) ischemia
  • Reflex Bradycardia
  • Arrhythmias
  • Anxiety
  • HA
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Levophed Precautions

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  • Extravasations causes tissue necrosis
  • Do not co-administer Bicarb- may inactivate Levophed
  • Pregnancy (C)
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