Norepinephrine Brand Name– Levophed What is Norepinephrine Norepinephrine is an intravenous catecholamine indicated for restoration of blood pressure in patients with acute hypotensive states. It is an endogenous catecholamine synthesized in the adrenal medulla that is the biochemical precursor of epinephrine. Norepinephrine is the transmitter of most sympathetic postganglionic fibers of the central nervous system. …
Nonoxynol 9 Brand Name– GYNOL II What is Nonoxynol 9 Nonoxynol 9 is a nonionic detergent that is used as a topical contraceptive agent. Nonoxynol 9 has spermicidal activity and is used as the sole method of contraception or in conjunction with a cervical cap, diaphragm, or condom. These barrier methods are generally less effective …
Nizatidine Brand Name– Axid | Axid AR What is Nizatidine Nizatidine is an oral H2-receptor antagonist. Nizatidine is indicated for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), short-term and maintenance treatment of duodenal ulcer, and short-term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer. A non-prescription (OTC) product is also available for self-treatment of pyrosis (heart burn), dyspepsia, and sour stomach. …
Nivolumab Brand Name– Opdivo What is Nivolumab Nivolumab is a programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) blocking monoclonal antibody; it binds with ligands PD-L1 and PD-L2 resulting in immune response inhibition. Nivolumab is indicated for the treatment of certain types of melanoma, lung cancer, renal cell carcinoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, head and neck cancer, urothelial carcinoma, colorectal cancer, …
What is Nitrous Oxide Nitrous oxide (dinitrogen monoxide) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, nonflammable, nonirritating, inorganic gas used for general anesthesia. Nitrous oxide is a powerful analgesic, but it is a relatively weak inhalational anesthetic and usually must be supplemented by other agents if general anesthesia is desired. It is used in low doses to …
Nitroprusside Brand Names- NIPRIDE RTU | Nitropress What is Nitroprusside Nitroprusside is an intravenous hypotensive agent effective in the acute management of hypertensive crisis and in the management of congestive heart failure. Nitroprusside is an extremely potent vasodilator with a rapid onset and a short duration of action. Nitroprusside is used primarily to manage hypertensive emergencies …
Nitroglycerin Brand Names Deponit | GONITRO | Minitran | Nitrek | Nitro Bid | Nitrodisc | Nitro-Dur | Nitrogard | Nitrol | Nitrolingual | NitroMist | Nitronal | Nitroquick | Nitrostat | Nitrotab | Nitro-Time | RECTIV | Transdermal-NTG | Tridil What is Nitroglycerin Nitroglycerin an organic nitrate available in many dosage forms, is a vasodilator proven to be the mainstay of therapy in the management of angina pectoris. Nitroglycerin is also used …