Norepinephrine bitartrate

H. Zhang and J. T. Stewart, HPLC determination of norepinephrine bitartrate in 5% dextrose injection on underivatized silica with aqueous-organic mobile phase, J. Liquid Chromatogr., 76 2861... 

Synonyms. Noradrenaline Tartrate Norepinephrine Bitartrate. Proprietary Names. Levophed Noradrec. 

Norepinephrine bitartrate (levarterenol bitartrate) (C8HnN03.C4H606) 2035... 

C8H11NO3. C4H6O6 Norepinephrine bitartrate (Levarterenol bitartrate) 2035... 

Norepinephrine bitartrate (Levophed) (alpha, betap Potent vasoconstrictor IV 4 mg in 250-500 mL of DjW or NSS infused initially 8-12 p.g/min then 4 p.g/min titrated according to blood pressure Pregnancy category CD PB UK half life UK. 

VII. Formulations. Norepinephrine bitartrate is rapidly oxidized on exposure to air it must be kept in its airtight ampule until immediately before use. If the solution appears brown or contains a precipitate, do not use it. The stock solution must be diluted in 5% dextrose or 5% dextrose-saline for infusion usually, a 4-mg ampule is added to 1 L of fluid to provide 4 mcg/mL of solution. 

A. Parenteral. Norepinephrine bitartrate (Levophed), 1 mg/mL, 4-mL ampule. Contains sodium bisulfite as a preservative. 

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