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Norepinephrine

Generic Name
Norepinephrine
Brand Names
Levophed
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C8H11NO3
CAS Number
51-41-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
X4W3ENH1CV
Background

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.

Indication

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.

Associated Conditions
Cardiac Arrest, Severe hypotension, Shock, Acute, severe Hypotension

Vasopressor Outcomes in Spine Surgery

Early Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Hypotension
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-09-25
Last Posted Date
2025-01-03
Lead Sponsor
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Target Recruit Count
120
Registration Number
NCT06053398
Locations
🇺🇸

Clements University Hospital at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States

Norepinephrine Prevent Post-induction Hypotension in High-risk Patients

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Anesthesia
Blood Pressure
Norepinephrine
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-09-08
Last Posted Date
2023-09-08
Lead Sponsor
First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University
Target Recruit Count
180
Registration Number
NCT06028256

Sympathetic Neurovascular Transduction: Role of Adrenergic Receptors and Sex Differences

First Posted Date
2023-08-18
Last Posted Date
2024-10-09
Lead Sponsor
University of Alberta
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT05997732
Locations
🇨🇦

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Hypotension Prediction Index vs Norepinephrine Infusion for Prevention of Spinal Hypotension for Cesarean Delivery

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Hypotension During Surgery
Hypotension Drug-Induced
Interventions
Device: Hypotension Prediction Index
First Posted Date
2023-08-01
Last Posted Date
2023-08-03
Lead Sponsor
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Target Recruit Count
150
Registration Number
NCT05970770

Early Initiated Vasopressor Therapy in the Emergency Department

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
Shock
Hypovolemic Shock
Hypovolemic
Shock, Septic
Hypovolemia
Hypotension
Hypotension and Shock
Hypotension Symptomatic
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-07-05
Last Posted Date
2025-04-09
Lead Sponsor
Odense University Hospital
Target Recruit Count
320
Registration Number
NCT05931601
Locations
🇩🇰

Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

🇩🇰

Esbjerg Hospital, Esbjerg, Denmark

🇩🇰

Gødstrup Regional Hospital, Herning, Denmark

and more 2 locations

Norepinephrine Weaning Guided by the Hypotension Prediction Index in Vasoplegic Shock After Cardiac Surgery

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Norepinephrine
Vasoplegia
Surgery
Shock
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-06-28
Last Posted Date
2024-07-03
Lead Sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Target Recruit Count
142
Registration Number
NCT05922982
Locations
🇫🇷

CHU Amiens Picardie, Amiens, France

The Construction and Application of Therapeutic System of Intelligent Decision-Oriented Hemodynamic Organized Therapy for Shock Patients

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Septic Shock
Interventions
Drug: norepinephrine+vasopressin
First Posted Date
2023-06-02
Last Posted Date
2023-06-02
Lead Sponsor
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT05886192
Locations
🇨🇳

Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, Beijing, China

Early Administration of Norepinephrine in Sepsis

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Sepsis, Severe
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-05-01
Last Posted Date
2024-12-04
Lead Sponsor
Tunis University
Target Recruit Count
200
Registration Number
NCT05836272
Locations
🇹🇳

intensive care unit of the University Hospital Center La Rabta, Tunis, Tunisia

Effect of Preemptive Low Dose Norepinephrine Infusion on Intraoperative Hemodynamic Stability and Postoperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Brain Tumor Resection With a Craniotomy

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Brain Tumor
Interventions
First Posted Date
2023-04-18
Last Posted Date
2023-04-18
Lead Sponsor
Yonsei University
Target Recruit Count
70
Registration Number
NCT05814601
Locations
🇰🇷

Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

The Impact of Early Norepinephrine Administration on Outcomes of Patients With Sepsis-induced Hypotension

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Sepsis
Norepinephrine
Hypotension
Interventions
Drug: Crystalloid
First Posted Date
2023-03-17
Last Posted Date
2023-03-24
Lead Sponsor
Tanta University
Target Recruit Count
64
Registration Number
NCT05774054
Locations
🇪🇬

Faculty of medicine, Tanta university, Tanta, El Gharbyia, Egypt

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