DRUGS AND SUPPLEMENTS

Norepinephrine injection

July 17, 2018

Norepinephrine injection

What is this medicine?

NOREPINEPHRINE (nor ep ih NEFF rin) is a very strong vasoconstrictor. This medicine is used in a hospital to treat low blood pressure.

How should I use this medicine?

This medicine is for infusion into a vein. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital setting.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

  • allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

  • difficulty breathing, wheezing

  • irregular heartbeats, palpitations, or chest pain

  • pain, redness, or irritation at site where injected

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

  • anxious

  • headache

  • pale skin

  • sweating

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

  • certain medicines used during surgery like cyclopropane and halothane anesthetics

  • ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine

  • MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

  • certain medicines for depression like amitriptyline, desipramine, or nortriptyline

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital and will not be stored at home.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

  • certain types of blood clots found in your lower abdomen or arms and legs

  • low blood volume

  • high blood pressure

  • thyroid disease

  • an unusual or allergic reaction to norepinephrine, sulfites, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

  • pregnant or trying to get pregnant

  • breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

Updated:  

July 17, 2018