Levophed (generic: norepinephrine) is a prescription medication used to treat low blood pressure in critical situations. Levophed belongs to a group of drugs called vasoconstrictors, which help to increase blood pressure in order to supply blood and oxygen to the body's tissues and organs.

This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare professional.

Common side effects of Levophed include headache, a drop in heart rate, and heart beat abnormalities.