Norepinephrine and extremity necrosis Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Norepinephrine Side Effects Report #4725734-0
Norepinephrine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 22, 2005. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 178.6 lb, was diagnosed with hypotension, sepsis  and was treated with Norepinephrine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: extremity necrosis, leg amputation. Norepinephrine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXTROSE. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.