Isuprel HCl
Generic name:isoproterenol injection [ eye-so-proe-TER-e-nole ]
Drug classes:Adrenergic bronchodilators, Catecholamines, Vasopressors
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 Isuprel HCl.
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 knows you received this medicine.
How is isoproterenol given?
Isoproterenol is injected under the skin or into a muscle, or given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, kidney function, and other vital signs will be watched closely.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Because you will receive isoproterenol in a clinical setting, you are not likely to miss a dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Since Isuprel HCl is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur. If an overdose does occur, yo...
