Clinical reference
Vasopressor · Adrenergic agonist · Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Pediatrics
Norepinephrine bitartrate is a potent alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist used as a vasopressor agent in the management of acute hypotension, shock, and septic shock. Formulations: injection 1 mg/mL as norepinephrine base (4 mL; may contain sulfites); prediluted injection in D5W or normal saline 16 mcg/mL (250 mL), 32 mcg/mL (250 mL), 64 mcg/mL (250 mL; co…