About norepinephrine tartrate
Catecholamine vasopressor
Used for
- Raises blood pressure in severe, life-threatening low blood pressure, including septic shock.
Usual adult dose
Continuous IV infusion, adjusted to blood-pressure response; dosing varies by condition and local protocol.
Usual dose in children
Continuous IV infusion, weight-based and adjusted to response; specialist dosing varies by age and protocol.
Common side effects
- High blood pressure
- Slow or irregular heartbeat
- Reduced blood flow to tissues
- Tissue injury if infusion leaks outside the vein
Important warnings
- Requires continuous monitoring in a clinical setting.
- Must be diluted and given by controlled intravenous infusion.
- Correct low blood volume when appropriate; the medicine can worsen poor tissue circulation.
- Sudden interruption may cause blood pressure to fall.
Pregnancy
May be used for serious low blood pressure when clinically necessary; evidence in pregnancy is limited.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; treatment decisions depend on the emergency and clinical circumstances.
Interactions
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors may intensify blood-pressure effects.
- Tricyclic antidepressants may increase blood-pressure and heart-rhythm effects.
- Other medicines that raise blood pressure may increase adverse effects.
- Some inhaled anesthetics increase risk of abnormal heart rhythms.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.