Saventrine

by Pharmax

Active ingredient: Isoprenaline

Packs

• Inj · 1 mg/mL · 6 Amp (2 mL)

About Isoprenaline

Cardiac Therapy

Uses

Inj: Hypoperfusion syndrome, cardiac arrest, carotid sinus hypersensitivity, Adams-stokes syndrome, ventricular tachycardia and arrhythmias.

How to take it

Adults: Inj: 0.5-5 mcg/min. Rate 30 mcg/min used in advance stage of shock. See literature. Administer infusion through a large vein and monitor patient for signs of extravasation. For IV inf, add 1 mg to 50 mL of compatible IV fluid and administer at 0-60 mL/hr (0-20 mcg/min). Compatibility: NS/D5W, Hartmann's. Stability: Refrigerate. Do not freeze. Protect from light and air. Discard any diluted fluid not used within 24 hrs of preparation. Do not use solution if pinkish to brown in colour or contains precipitate.

Side effects

Flushing, sweating, mild tremor, nervousness, headache, tachycardia.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Contraindications: Pre-existing cardiac arrhythmias associated with tachycardia, tachycardia caused by digitalis intoxication. Precautions: Coronary insufficiency, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, patient sensitive to sympathomimetic amines.

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Interactions with Isoprenaline

As for sympathomimetic.

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Compiled by Healify Pharmacy from published drug references. How we compile it →

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