Precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and is a widespread central and autonomic neurotransmitter. Norepinephrine is the principal transmitter of most postganglionic sympathetic fibers and of the diffuse projection system in the brain arising from the locus ceruleus. It is also found in plants and is used pharmacologically as a sympathomimetic.
Mainly used to treat patients in vasodilatory shock states such as septic shock and neurogenic shock and has shown a survival benefit over dopamine. Also used as a vasopressor medication for patients with critical hypotension.
Clements University Hospital at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
Esbjerg Hospital, Esbjerg, Denmark
Gødstrup Regional Hospital, Herning, Denmark
CHU Amiens Picardie, Amiens, France
Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, Beijing, China
intensive care unit of the University Hospital Center La Rabta, Tunis, Tunisia
Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Faculty of medicine, Tanta university, Tanta, El Gharbyia, Egypt
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