Norepinephrine Injection Concentrate and Von Willebrand Factor

• 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: antihemophilic factor / von willebrand factor
• Dosage Forms: powder for solution, for intravenous use
• Other Brand Names: Alphanate, Humate-P, Wilate, Wilstart, Dried Factor VIII Fraction Type 8Y, Haemate P, Optivate

Antihemophilic and von Willebrand factors are naturally occurring proteins in the blood that help the blood to clot.

A lack of antihemophilic factor VIII is the cause of hemophilia A. A lack of von Willebrand factor is the cause of von Willebrand disease. antihemophilic and von Willebrand factor complex works by temporarily raising levels of factor VIII or von Willebrand factor in the blood to aid in clotting.

Antihemophilic and von Willebrand factor complex is a combination medicine used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in people with von Willebrand disease.

Antihemophilic and von Willebrand factor complex is also used to treat or prevent bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A.

Antihemophilic and von Willebrand factor complex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.