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Medicines noradrenalineQuestion & answer

noradrenaline · Medicine question

Can noradrenaline be taken by mouth?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

No. It is rapidly inactivated in the gastrointestinal tract and is given intravenously in hospital.

Sources for this answer

Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine) 1 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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