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ISOPRENALINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a brand name for Isoproterenol (also known as Isoprenaline). The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Emergency drug: • for Stokes-Adams syndrome by atrioventricular block, while waiting for temporary or permanent equipment; • for extreme bradycardia by sinoatrial syncopal block, while waiting for temporary or permanent equipment;
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
2 mg to 10 mg/24 hours. Method of administration 1. For intravenous use only via a central line or large peripheral vein (to avoid potential venous irritation from low pH) 2. Administration should be conducted in an appropriate high care environment, or on transfer to appropriate high care environment.
3. 3) 4. Administration should be by a clinician with mandatory continuous cardiovascular monitoring. A heart rate of 130 per minute contraindicates the continuation of the treatment. 002 mg/ml NB: Protect from the perfusion of light.
Monitoring during treatment:
The electrocardiogram must be continuously monitored as well as all other cardiocirculatory constants: a heart rate of 130 per minute contraindicates the continuation of the treatment.
Associations:
It is possible to associate with Isoprenaline hydrochloride other therapies in derivation with the perfusion.
Cardiac disorders Tachycardia, ventricular rhythm disorders, anginal pain with possible appearance or increase of a pre-existing ischemia. Nervous system disorders Headache, tremor. Gastrointestinal disorders Nausea. Vascular disorders Hypotension, hot flashes.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
The use of Isoprenaline hydrochloride requires an ECG monitoring and a dose reduction in case a ventricular myocardial hyperexcitability occurs (polymorphic extrasystoles, repetitive bursts or ventricular tachycardia). Isoprenaline hydrochloride should only be used in case of hypovolemic collapse after the restoration of the blood volume.
Caution should be exercised during use in coronary, diabetic patient or in digitalised patient. In case of hyperthyroidism, caution is recommended. The administration of the speciality will preferably be avoided in case of uncontrolled hyperthyroidism.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per vial that is essentially “sodium-free”.
1; • sinus tachycardia greater than 130/minute; • states of atrial and ventricular hyperexcitability; • digitalis intoxication; • acute coronary insufficiency and, in particular, acute myocardial infarction, except in case of complete atrioventricular block with extreme bradycardia.
This medicine is usually not recommended in case of association with volatile halogenated anaesthetics.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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