Norepinephrine is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Norepinephrine is usually given for as long as needed until your body responds to the medication. Some people must receive norepinephrine for several days.
Your blood pressure, breathing, and other vital signs will be watched closely while you are receiving norepinephrine.
Tell your caregivers if you feel any pain, irritation, cold feeling, or other discomfort of your skin or veins where the medicine is injected. Norepinephrine can damage the skin or tissues around the injection site if the medicine accidentally leaks out of the vein.
 Detailed Norepinephrine dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since norepinephrine is given by a healthcare professional in an emergency setting, you are not likely to miss a dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include slow heartbeats, severe headache, sweating, vomiting, increased sensitivity to light, pale skin, and stabbing chest pain.
