Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Noradrenaline Injection

Noradrenaline Injection

Generic nameNoradrenaline (Norepinephrine)
Drug classSympathomimetic amine (vasopressor)
FormsInjection

Noradrenaline (also called norepinephrine) is a strong medicine given by injection that raises blood pressure. It is only given by doctors or nurses in a hospital, usually in an emergency when blood pressure has dropped dangerously low.

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