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.
General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Kasr Alaini Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
The Second Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China
University Hospital Ghent, Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
General Hospital Maria Middelares, Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Helse Fonna, Haugesund Sykehus, Haugesund, Norway
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