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** Septic shock | ** Septic shock | ||
** Cardiogenic shock - Recent studies have shown that norepinephrine may be better than dobutamine in cardiogenic shock | ** Cardiogenic shock - Recent studies have shown that norepinephrine may be better than dobutamine in cardiogenic shock due to decreased risks for tachyarrhythmias. | ||
** In cases where the type of shock is unclear norepinephrine can be tried as first line agent. | ** In cases where the type of shock is unclear norepinephrine can be tried as first line agent. | ||
Revision as of 03:59, 23 December 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Norepinephrine
- Mechanism of action - Acts on both alpha1 (vasoconstriction of blood vessels) and beta1 receptors (increases cardiac output).
- Indication:
- Septic shock
- Cardiogenic shock - Recent studies have shown that norepinephrine may be better than dobutamine in cardiogenic shock due to decreased risks for tachyarrhythmias.
- In cases where the type of shock is unclear norepinephrine can be tried as first line agent.