Vasopressors for Septic Shock (from the Surviving Sepsis Guidelines) See more from Surviving Sepsis Guidelines* *PulmCCM is not affiliated with the Surviving Sepsis Campaign. Vasopressors are provided for septic shock that does not respond to fluid resuscitation. Norepinephrine (Levophed), epinephrine, vasopressin, phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine), and dopamine are the most commonly used vasopressors for septic shock. To achieve adequate fluid resuscitation, the Surviving Sepsis Guidelines advise at least 30 ml/kg of crystalloids (1.5-3 liters) be infused for most patients (