Norepinephrine
Common brands: Levophed
It can treat low blood pressure and heart failure.
Brands: Levophed
Availability: Prescription needed
Pregnancy: Consult a doctor
Alcohol: No known interactions with light drinking
Drug class: Nonselective adrenergic agonist
May treat: sepsis
Related medications: epinephrine / lidocaine, epinephrine, bupivacaine / epinephrine, articaine / epinephrine, and desloratadine / pseudoephedrine
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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