levarterenol bitartrate

nor·ep·i·neph·rine bi·tar·trate

For actions and uses, see norepinephrine itself. Synonym(s): levarterenol bitartrate, noradrenaline acid tartrate, noradrenaline bitartrate

levarterenol bitartrate

(lĕv″ăr-tĕ-rē′nŏl bī-tăr′trāt) Former name for norepinephrine bitartrate. A sympathomimetic agent that, due to its vasopressor effect, may be useful in treating hypotension that accompanies shock. It is usually administered intravenously because it is rapidly inactivated.