Isoprenaline
Description
Isoprenaline is a medicine used for the treatment of abnormal heartbeats, heart failure, shock, and bronchospasm during the anesthesia. It is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Isoprenaline
- Nervousness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sweating
- Restlessness
- Fast heartbeat
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Tremors
Uses of Isoprenaline
What is it prescribed for?
- Bronchospasm During Anesthesia
- Mild or Transient Episodes of Heart Block
- Adams-Stokes Attacks
- Shock
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed rapidly after an intravenous administration of the dose.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for a duration of 10-15 mins after an intravenous dose.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Tachyarrhythmias
This medicine is not recommended in patients who are suffering from rapid irregular heartbeats due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Digitalis intoxication
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with digitalis intoxication due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Angina Pectoris
This medicine is not recommended in patients who are suffering from angina pectoris (chest pain) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Diabetes
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to the increased risk of high blood sugar levels. Regular monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Hyperthyroidism
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism due to the increased risk of thyroid storm. Regular monitoring of thyroid function tests is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Use in Elderly
This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly since the risk of adverse effects were significantly high.
Driving or Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Use in Children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years since the safety and efficacy of this medicine are not clinically established.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be instituted by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Amitriptyline
Escitalopram
Amiodarone
Cisapride
Canagliflozin
Ceritinib
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor promptly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by increasing the heart rate and strengthens the heart muscles. It also improves the efficiency of the heart function.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Adrenergic bronchodilators, Catecholamines, Vasopressors
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 21 Aug 2019
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