Question

how is norepinephrine

adminstered

Answer 1

Norepinephrine or noradrenaline is a hormone.It is prescribed to treat acute hypotension.It is administered as an emergency drug .

Intravenous infusion is the route of administration of this drug.

1 ampoule =4mg noradrenaline.

Should be administered as a diluted solution with NS (50 ml NS as a standard )

It cannot be administered directly a syringe pump or infusion pump is a must to set the appropriate drops to be administered.

The average rate  for an adult is 0.8 to 1.6mg/ hour .Depending upon the conditions and needs a lower starting dose from 0.2mg/hour is also started.The fise is calculated based on the weight of the patients.

It is not indicated for childrens.

It should be administered cautiously to cardiac patient,hypercarbia patients, elderly patients.

Administration IV fluids and electrolyte replacement to prevent plasma volume depletion

Monitor for adverse events (headache, hypertension, difficulty in breathing, anxiety ,bradycardia,necrosis due to extravasation) and over dose.