Antihypotensive agent disrupts the immune system in sepsis

(Radboud University Medical Center) Patients who go into shock caused by sepsis (septic shock) are treated with the antihypotensive agent norepinephrine. Researchers from Radboud university medical center published results in today's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine revealing that its use is not without drawbacks: the drug disrupts the immune system and increases susceptibility to infections. This may have negative consequences for patients. Research into alternatives is therefore justified.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news