Norepinephrine dosing
Vasopressors · 1 mg/mL · IV Infusion (central line preferred)
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.01 mcg/kg/min/kg | 0.7 mcg/kg/min |
| standard | 0.1 mcg/kg/min/kg | 7 mcg/kg/min |
| high | 0.3 mcg/kg/min/kg | 21 mcg/kg/min |
First-line vasopressor in septic shock. Typical start: 0.01-0.05 mcg/kg/min, titrate to MAP >65. Extravasation causes necrosis — central line preferred.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · Surviving Sepsis Campaign; SOAP II trial
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Vigil computes Norepinephrine for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
Decision support for licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgment. Always verify against the package insert and the patient in front of you.