Norepinephrine Injection

Norepinephrine comes as a solution for injection. It is mixed with other fluids and given into a vein by a healthcare provider.

Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of norepinephrine and gradually increase or decrease your dose depending on your response.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Before receiving norepinephrine,

• tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to this drug, any part of this drug, or any other drugs, foods or substances. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about the allergy and what symptoms you had.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take while receiving norepinephrine. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had blood clots, irregular heartbeat, or diabetes.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

Norepinephrine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• headache
• anxiety

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms tell your doctor immediately:

• rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing
• redness, burning, pain, or changes to the skin near the site of injection
• skin changes on arms or legs
• changes in heartbeat
• dizziness, weakness, fainting

Norepinephrine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while receiving this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.