Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection
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This text appears to describe a sterile injection of norepinephrine bitartrate, a potent drug used for intravenous infusion only. The injection comes in 10 ampules, each containing 4 mL of the solution, with 1 mg of norepinephrine base per mL. The usual dosage and dilution information should be seen in the package insert. The injection should be discarded if it's discolored or contains a precipitate. The injection should be stored in its carton and protected from light at 25°C with excursions between 15 to 30°C. The injection ampules are Easy Break Ampules, and the air in them has been displaced by nitrogen gas. The injection doesn't contain any sulfites or preservatives. The text advises that the dosage should be controlled by frequent determination of blood pressure and that the patient shouldn't be left unattended during administration. It further warns against extravasation and suggests reading the package insert carefully.*

Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection, USP is a prescription-only medication containing 4 mg/4mL (1 mg per mL) of norepinephrine bitartrate. It does not contain sulfites or any preservatives. Each mL contains norepinephrine bitartrate equivalent to 1mg norepinephrine base. It should be diluted before use and protected from light. See the insert for directions. This product was made by Baxter and has an expiration date of October 31, 2018.*