Levophed (Norepinephrine Bitartrate) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Levophed Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Levophed in Detail with Side Effects

Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate) is used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure (hypotension) that can occur with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures. This medication is often used during CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation). It is a vasoconstrictor, similar to adrenaline. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include dizziness, weakness, headache, slow heart rate, breathing difficulty, or redness and swelling at the injection site.

Levophed is diluted in liquid and given continuously into a large vein (IV infusion), as directed by the doctor. Dosage is based on the patient's condition and response to treatment. Levophed may interact with blood pressure medications, MAO inhibitors, or antidepressants. Tell your doctor all medications you use. During pregnancy, Levophed should be used only if prescribed. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Levophed Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

For blood pressure control in certain acute hypotensive states (e.g., pheochromocytomectomy, sympathectomy, poliomyelitis, spinal anesthesia, myocardial infarction, septicemia, blood transfusion, and drug reactions). As an adjunct in the treatment of cardiac arrest and profound hypotension.

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What is Levophed Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Levophed Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your caregivers at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, nausea with vomiting;
fast, slow, or uneven heart rate;
blue lips or fingernails, mottled skin;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
irritation of the skin or vein where the medicine is injected;...

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