Drug details

Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate)

type of Alpha/Beta Adrenergic Agonists

Levophed (norepinephrine bitartrate) is a vasoconstrictor, similar to adrenaline, used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure (hypotension) that can occur with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures. Levophed is often used during or after CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation). Levophed is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache,
• dizziness,
• weakness,
• slow heart rate,
• breathing difficulty, or
• redness and swelling at the injection site.

The following drugs are related to Levophed, either as a replacement or used together:

• Biorphen (phenylephrine hydrochloride injection)
• Immphentiv (phenylephrine hydrochloride injection)