Isoproterenol injection

Generic name: isoproterenol injection [ eye-so-proe-TER-e-nole ]
Brand names: Isuprel HCl, Isuprel Mistometer, Medihaler-Iso
Dosage form: injectable solution (0.2 mg/mL)
Drug classes:Adrenergic bronchodilators, Catecholamines, Vasopressors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 7, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is isoproterenol?

Isoproterenol is used in the treatment of heart block, heart failure, shock, and cardiac arrest.

Isoproterenol is also used to treat bronchospasm that may occur while you are under anesthesia.

Isoproterenol is sometimes used together with other medicines.

Isoproterenol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

In an emergency, you may not be able to tell caregivers about your health conditions. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows you received isoproterenol injection.

Before taking this medicine

You may not be treated with isoproterenol if you have:

• heart problems caused by using too much digoxin (digitalis);

• chest pain (angina); or

• certain heart rhythm disorders.

If possible before you receive isoproterenol, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.

In an emergency, you may not be able to tell caregivers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby know...