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Description

Levophed Amp 1 mg/mL 4 mL is a vasopressor medication used in emergency and critical care settings to treat hypotension and shock. The active ingredient, norepinephrine, works by stimulating alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors, causing vasoconstriction and increasing heart rate and contractility. This action effectively raises blood pressure in patients with conditions such as septic shock, cardiogenic shock, or other forms of acute hypotension that do not respond to fluid resuscitation.

The primary mechanism of action of norepinephrine involves its binding to adrenergic receptors in the vascular smooth muscle and the heart. By stimulating alpha receptors, norepinephrine induces vasoconstriction, which increases peripheral vascular resistance and raises blood pressure. Beta-1 receptor stimulation increases heart rate and myocardial contractility, supporting circulatory function during shock.

Levophed Amp 1 mg/mL 4 mL is typically administered intravenously under close medical supervision. It is essential to monitor the patient’s cardiovascular and renal function during administration, as overuse or improper dosing can lead to complications such as arrhythmias, ischemia, or organ damage.