Noradrenalin Laboratoire Aguettant
Noradrenalin Laboratoire Aguettant raises blood pressure in emergencies by constricting blood vessels when a patient has low blood pressure.
Form
infuusiokonsentraatti, liuosta varten
Strength
1 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Noradrenaline tartrate
Manufacturer
Laboratoire Aguettant
How to Use
Dosage
The initial dose is 0.4–0.8 mg of noradrenaline per hour. The dosage is adjusted individually by a doctor to achieve normal blood pressure.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give this medication in the hospital as a diluted infusion directly into a vein. It should not be mixed with other medicines.
Important
The dose is continuously adjusted to maintain normal blood pressure, typically a systolic pressure of 100-120 mmHg or a mean arterial pressure of 65-80 mmHg, depending on your condition.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Difficulty breathing or irregular breathing.
- •Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat, or palpitations.
- •Chest or throat pain.
COMMON
- •Anxiety, trouble sleeping, confusion, headache, feeling detached from reality, weakness, shaking, reduced alertness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting.
- •High blood pressure.
- •Pale skin, sweating, sensitivity to light.
- •Tissue damage (gangrene, skin necrosis), causing painful, cold limbs that may turn purple or black, especially if the infusion is not given directly into a vein.
- •Acute glaucoma (high eye pressure).
- •Skin scarring, bluish skin, hot flashes, red skin, rash, hives, or itching.
- •Difficulty urinating (urinary retention).
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to noradrenaline or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if your low blood pressure is due to low blood volume (not enough blood in your body).
- Do not take if you are using certain anesthetics like halothane or cyclopropane, as this can increase the risk of heart rhythm problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe left heart failure (a serious heart condition).
- Tell your doctor if you have blood clots in your heart, intestines, or limbs.
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- Tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure after a heart attack.
- Tell your doctor if you have Prinzmetal's angina (a type of chest pain).
- Tell your doctor if you experience irregular heart rhythms during treatment, as your dose may need to be lowered.
- Tell your doctor if you have an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), diabetes, or if you are elderly.