Norepinephrine bitartrate

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Norepinephrine Bitartrate

Norepinephrine bitartrate (pronunciation: nor-ep-i-NEF-rin bye-TAR-trate) is a medication used primarily in the treatment of hypotension, cardiac arrest, and septic shock. It is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring hormone and neurotransmitter, norepinephrine.

Etymology

The term "norepinephrine" is derived from its chemical structure: it is the nor (no radical) analogue of epinephrine. The "bitartrate" part refers to the bitartrate salt form of the drug, which is used to stabilize the compound and increase its solubility for medicinal use.

Pharmacology

Norepinephrine bitartrate works by stimulating the adrenergic receptors in the body, which increases heart rate, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. This helps to improve blood flow and oxygen delivery to the body's vital organs.

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