Why do we give Norad injections?: A Deep Dive into Norepinephrine Use
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Norepinephrine, marketed under brand names like Norad and Levophed, is a critical sympathomimetic drug used in medical emergencies to increase and maintain blood pressure. We give Norad injections primarily to combat life-threatening hypotension caused by conditions such as septic shock and cardiac arrest, when fluid resuscitation alone is not enough.
