Uses of Noradrenaline

Noradrenaline is used in emergency conditions to increase blood pressure to normal levels in adults.

Therapeutic Category

Noradrenaline: Adrenergic and Dopaminergic agent  

How Noradrenaline works

Noradrenaline works by constricting the blood vessels, leading to increase in blood pressure. 

Common side effects of Noradrenaline

• High blood pressure, slow heartbeat
• Lack of blood flow causing injury
• Anxiety, headache
• Breathing difficulty, excess fluid in the lungs
• Blistering and tissue damage at injection site 

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• In case of accidental overdose or poisoning
• Itchy rash (hives), swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth or throat causing difficulty in swallowing or breathing
• Pain or swelling at injection site
• Abnormal heart rhythm
• Cold extremities or pain in the extremities

Health Tips for Noradrenaline

• Do not drive or operate machines while taking this medicine