Noradrenaline Aguettant Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Norepinephrine tartrate

Indications/Uses

BP control in certain acute hypotensive states (eg, MI, septicemia, blood transfusion & drug reactions). As an adjunct in the treatment of cardiac arrest & profound hypotension.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IV BP restoration in acute hypotensive states Ave dose: 8-12 mcg/min, adjust flow rate to establish & maintain low normal BP (usually 80-100 mmHg). Ave maintenance dose: 2-4 mcg/min. Duration of therapy: Continue infusion until adequate BP & tissue are maintained w/o therapy. Adjunctive treatment in cardiac arrest Ave dose: 8-12 mcg/min, adjust flow rate to establish & maintain low normal BP (usually 80-100 mmHg).

Contraindications

Patients who are hypotensive from blood vol deficits; w/ mesenteric or peripheral vascular thrombosis; w/ profound hypoxia or hypercarbia. Concomitant use w/ cyclopropane & halothane anesth.

MIMS Class

Vasoconstrictors

ATC Classification

C01CA03 - norepinephrine ; Belongs to the class of adrenergic and dopaminergic cardiac stimulants excluding glycosides. Used in the treatment of hypotension.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Noradrenaline Aguettant conc for soln for infusion 1 mg/mL

Packing/Price

1's

Noradrenaline Aguettant

norepinephrine

Manufacturer:

Laboratoire Aguettant