• Trade: Levophed
• Class: Adrenergic agonist, inotropic, vasopressor 
• MOA: alpha 1, alpha 2, Beta 1 agonist. Primarily results in peripheral vasoconstriction resulting in increasing BP, and coronary blood flow. Beta adrenergic action produces inotropic stimulation of the heart and dilates coronary arteries.
• Indications: Cardiogenic Shock, septic shock, severe hypotension 
• Contraindications: Patients taking MAOIs, use caution in hypovolemia 
• Side Effects: Dizziness, anxiety, cardiac arrhythmias, dyspnea, asthma exacerbation

• Dosing 

Adult: 2-4mcg/min IV/IO titrate to effect ( systolic BP greater then 80) Max dose is 30mcg/min

Pedi:  0.05 to 2mcg/kg/min IV/IO