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The medicines and solutions used in the Operation unit
- Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)
- Drug Class: Cardiac Stimulant
- Category: Cardiovascular Diseases
Norepinephrine is a natural neurotransmitter that stimulates the body’s "fight or flight" response, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and bronchodilation while constricting peripheral blood vessels. It is used in emergency situations to restore dangerously low blood pressure.
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to the drug
- Temporary fluid deficiency until corrected
- Mesenteric or peripheral vascular thrombosis unless life-saving
- Not recommended with cyclopropane or halothane anesthesia
- Severe hypoxia or hypercapnia
Side Effects:
- Headache
- Bradycardia
- Hypertension
- Reduced blood flow to extremities (risk of gangrene)
Available Forms:
- Injectable Solution: 1 mg/mL
