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Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine

University Hospital, Bordeaux · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine is a Catecholamine vasopressor Small molecule drug developed by University Hospital, Bordeaux. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Hypotension in acute care / septic shock (peripheral administration), Cardiogenic shock.

Norepinephrine is a catecholamine that binds to alpha and beta adrenergic receptors to increase blood pressure and cardiac output, used peripherally to treat hypotension.

Norepinephrine is a catecholamine that binds to alpha and beta adrenergic receptors to increase blood pressure and cardiac output, used peripherally to treat hypotension. Used for Hypotension in acute care / septic shock (peripheral administration), Cardiogenic shock.

Likelihood of approval
56.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Cardiovascular Phase 3 risk -2.0pp
    Modern cardiovascular outcome trials are large + long; many fail to beat aggressive standard-of-care.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic namePeripheral intravenous norepinephrine
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Bordeaux
Drug classCatecholamine vasopressor
TargetAlpha-1 adrenergic receptor, Beta-1 adrenergic receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular / Critical Care
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Norepinephrine acts as a sympathomimetic agent, stimulating alpha-1 adrenergic receptors to cause vasoconstriction and beta-1 adrenergic receptors to increase heart rate and contractility. When administered via peripheral intravenous line (rather than central line), this represents a clinical approach to managing hypotensive states in acute care settings, though peripheral administration carries higher risk of extravasation injury.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine

What is Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine?

Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine is a Catecholamine vasopressor drug developed by University Hospital, Bordeaux, indicated for Hypotension in acute care / septic shock (peripheral administration), Cardiogenic shock.

How does Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine work?

Norepinephrine is a catecholamine that binds to alpha and beta adrenergic receptors to increase blood pressure and cardiac output, used peripherally to treat hypotension.

What is Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine used for?

Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine is indicated for Hypotension in acute care / septic shock (peripheral administration), Cardiogenic shock.

Who makes Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine?

Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine is developed by University Hospital, Bordeaux (see full University Hospital, Bordeaux pipeline at /company/university-hospital-bordeaux).

What drug class is Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine in?

Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine belongs to the Catecholamine vasopressor class. See all Catecholamine vasopressor drugs at /class/catecholamine-vasopressor.

What development phase is Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine in?

Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine?

Common side effects of Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine include Extravasation injury / tissue necrosis, Hypertension, Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Headache.

What does Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine target?

Peripheral intravenous norepinephrine targets Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor, Beta-1 adrenergic receptor and is a Catecholamine vasopressor.

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