Norepinephrine Injection

Brands: Levophed

Uses

For low blood pressure.

Instructions

This medicine is given as an IV injection into a vein.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

• headaches
• high blood pressure
• pain, redness, swelling near injection
• nervousness

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

• chest pain
• severe or persistent headache
• fast, irregular, or slow heartbeat
• pale or blue skin, lips or fingernails
• shortness of breath
• sweating
• vomiting

Extra

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.

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