Norepinephrine Injection Concentrate and Vanspar

• Generic Name: norepinephrine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Levophed, Levophed Bitartrate

Norepinephrine is similar to adrenaline. It is used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure (hypotension) that can occur with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures. Norepinephrine is often used during CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation).

Norepinephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: buspirone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Buspar, Buspar Dividose, Vanspar, Buspirex, Bustab, LinBuspirone

Buspirone is used to treat certain anxiety disorders or to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. However, buspirone usually is not used for anxiety or tension caused by the stress of everyday life.

It is not known exactly how buspirone works to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. Buspirone is thought to work by decreasing the amount and actions of a chemical known as serotonin in certain parts of the brain.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.