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What is the appropriate dosage range for levophed (norepinephrine)?

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

See below: Levophed’s dosing is variable, depends on the condition treated, and may itself change depending the reference or guideline you consult). A common treatment is for low blood pressure/shock, 0.1-0.5 mcg/kg/minute, adjusted to desired pressure response. An older approach some still use is flat dosing (without regard to patient weight) of 8-12mcg/minute to start and a maintenance dose of 2-4mcg/min.

Answered 3/25/2016

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