Natrecor - Nesiritide - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Natrecor.
• Natrecor
• neh-SEER-ih-tide

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If the dose is interrupted, contact the doctor to establish a new dosing schedule/IV rate.

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, or headache may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Usage Instructions

• Follow all instructions for proper mixing and dilution with the correct IV fluids.
• If you have any questions regarding the use of this medication, consult your pharmacist.
• Gently swirl or rock the vial after adding the mixing liquid.
• Do not shake the vial.
• Doing so could make the drug ineffective.
• Give this medication by vein (IV) as two separate injections (bolus followed by infusion); or as directed by your doctor.
• The dosage is based on your weight, medical condition, and response to therapy.
• After mixing the IV in a dextrose or saline solution, take out the correct amount of fluid to give as a single IV injection (bolus) over 1 minute.
• After giving the bolus dose, give the remaining IV solution over the recommended amount of time.
• Consult your pharmacist for details.
• Do not mix this medication with any other injectable medicine.
• Use a separate IV line for giving other injectable drugs.
• Your blood pressure should be monitored closely while using this medication.
• If you develop unusually low blood pressure, your treatment may need to be stopped or your dose reduced.
• Once the symptoms of acute heart failure are controlled, your treatment will be changed to different medication(s).
• Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
• If either is present, do not use the liquid.
• Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely.
• Consult your pharmacist.

Medicinal Applications

• Nesiritide is used for the short-term treatment of an acute form of congestive heart failure (acute decompensated congestive heart failure-ADCHF).
• It is only to be used for people who have trouble breathing while doing little or no activity.

Natrecor Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress and for possible side effects.

Read Before Using Natrecor (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Natrecor Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 56 and 86 degrees F (13 to 30 degrees C) or refrigerated between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 and 8 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Once mixed in the vial or the IV solution, this product is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for 24 hours.
• Discard any unused portion of the vial(s).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.