Norepinephrine

Book
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Excerpt

Untreated hypotension is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality, requiring prompt and effective management. Norepinephrine is a first-line pharmacological agent for hypotension unresponsive to fluid therapy. Understanding norepinephrine's pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and clinical application is essential for optimizing outcomes in critically ill patients. To ensure safe administration, healthcare professionals must also understand norepinephrine's indications, contraindications, dosing strategies, and adverse drug reaction profile.

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