title: Drug Type - Neonatal Intensive Care Drug Manual
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  Neonatal Intensive Care Drug Manual
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  Drug Type
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  Inotrope and vasopressor.
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  Trade Name
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  Hospira Levophed Noradrenaline 1:1,000, Noradrenaline BNM 1:1000, Noradrenaline MYX 1:1000. All contain Noradrenaline acid tartrate.
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  Presentation
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  Noradrenaline acid tartrate 8 mg/4 mL is equivalent to noradrenaline base 4 mg/4 mL (1:1000)
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  Dosage / Interval
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  0.05-1.0 microgram/kg/minute of noradrenaline Base.
  Suggested starting dose of 0.1 microgram/kg/minute and titrate up to achieve not only normotensive range of blood pressure but also improved tissue perfusion manifested by good urine output, improved FiO2, and reduced lactate.
  Consider starting at higher dose particularly in term infants with respiratory failure and hypotension refractory to other treatments.
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  Route
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  Continuous IV infusion.
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