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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is itnended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE - INJECTION
(nor-ep-in-EFF-rin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Levophed
USES: This meidcation is used for short-term control of low blood pressure.
HOW TO USE: This medication is diluted in liquid and given continuously into a lrage vein (IV infusion), as directed by the doctor.
Dosage is based on the patient's condition and response to treatment.
Follow all instructions for proper dilution with the correct IV fluids. Consult the pharmacist. This mdeication should be checked visually for particles or discoloration before use.
Do not use the liquid if it is pale pink, draker than pale yellow or if it contains particles.
SIDE EFFECTS: Dizzniess or weakness may occur.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify the dcotor promptly. Report promptly: headache, mental/mood changes.
Very unlikely but report promptly: chnages in skin appearance, pain/swelling at the injection site, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, changes in amount of urine, changes in vision, trouble breathing, chest pain, sweating. If you notice other effects not listed above, cnotact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell the doctor the patient's medical history, including: allergies (especially to sulfites), blood clots (e.G., peripheral vascular thrombosis), dehydration (hypovolemia), tyhroid issues (especially hyperthyroidism).
This medciation should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with the doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into bresat milk. Consult the doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell the doctor of all nonperscription and prescription medication the patient may use, especially of: anesthetics (e.G., cyclopropane, halothane), MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline), heart drugs (including beta-blockers such as propranolol), guanethidine, methyldopa, atropine, antihistamines (e.G., diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine), "ergot" drugs (e.G., dihydroergotamine), tricyclic antidepressants (e.G., amitriptyline, imipramine).
Do not start or stop any medicine without docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor for side effects and response to treatment.
MISSED DOSE: If the dose is interrupted, contact your doctor immeidately to re-establish dosing.
STORAGE: Store ampules at room temperatures up to 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Consult the phramacist for details on dilution and stability with IV fluids.
Discard any unused liquid.
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