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Isoproterenol Injection

This medicine is used for the following purposes:

  • heart
  • irregular heart beat
  • sudden loss of blood pressure
  • weak heart

Generic Name: Isoproterenol

Instructions

This medicine is given as an IV injection into a vein.

The liquid should be clear or light yellow.

Check the medicine before each use. If the liquid medicine has any particles in it, appears discolored, or if the vial appears damaged, do not use it.

This medicine has different storage instructions depending on how it is mixed. Check labels or ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for details.

Never use any medicine that has expired.

Discard any remaining medicine after your dose is given.

Please ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist how to discard unused medicines safely.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

  • agitated feeling or trouble sleeping
  • dizziness
  • dry mouth
  • feeling of heat or flushing
  • headaches
  • high blood pressure
  • pain, redness, swelling near injection
  • nausea
  • nervousness
  • restlessness
  • sweating

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

  • irregular heart beat
  • chest pain
  • fast or irregular heart beats
  • shortness of breath

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.

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