Norepinephrine Flashcards
1
Q
Norepinephrine trade name
A
Levophed
2
Q
Norepinephrine class
A
Alpha/ Beta adrenergic agonists
3
Q
Norepinephrine MOA
A
Beta and alpha adernergic effects increase cardiac output and heart rate
Vasopressor
4
Q
Norepinephrine Indications
A
Post resuscitation care
Septic shock
5
Q
Norepinephrine side effects
A
Hypersensitivity
Peripheral vascular thrombosis
Bradycardia
Hypertension
Arrhythmias
Nausea/ vomiting
6
Q
Norepinephrine dose
A
Post ROSC adult 1-30 mcg/ min
Pediatric 0.04- 0.30 mcg/min
Septic Shock adult 1-30 mcg/min
Pediatric 0.1-2 mcg/kg/ min
