Levophed (NorAdrenaline) Dose Calculator
Based on calculations of 1 vial of 4mg in 50cc NS
Country | Brand Name of Norepinephrine (Levophed) |
---|---|
India | Norad |
Pakistan | Noradrenaline B.P |
Bangladesh | Noradren |
The mathematical formulas it uses are as follows:
- Dose per minute (mcg/min):
dosePerMinute = (dose * 80) / 60
- Dose per kilogram per minute (mcg/kg/min):
dosePerKgPerMinute = dosePerMinute / weight
Let’s work through three examples:
Example 1:
Assume the dose is 100 mcg and the patient’s weight is 70 kg.
Dose per minute: (100 * 80) / 60 = 133.33
mcg/min. This is then rounded to 133.3 mcg/min.
Dose per kg per minute: 133.33 / 70 = 1.90
mcg/kg/min. This is then rounded to 1.90 mcg/kg/min.
Example 2:
Assume the dose is 120 mcg and the patient’s weight is 80 kg.
Dose per minute: (120 * 80) / 60 = 160
mcg/min. This is then rounded to 160.0 mcg/min.
Dose per kg per minute: 160 / 80 = 2
mcg/kg/min. This is then rounded to 2.00 mcg/kg/min.
Example 3:
Assume the dose is 150 mcg and the patient’s weight is 60 kg.
Dose per minute: (150 * 80) / 60 = 200
mcg/min. This is then rounded to 200.0 mcg/min.
Dose per kg per minute: 200 / 60 = 3.33
mcg/kg/min. This is then rounded to 3.33 mcg/kg/min.
Please note that these calculations are based on the assumption that the drug is being delivered at a constant rate of 80 mcg per minute. The actual delivery rate might vary depending on the specific infusion pump used and the clinical situation of the patient.