PRODUCT DETAILS

About Epinor 4mg Injection

NOREPINEPHRINE belongs to a class of medications called antihypotensives primarily used to treat hypotensive (low blood pressure) emergencies. Hypotension is a condition in which the blood flows through the blood vessels at lower than normal pressures. Low blood pressure symptoms include tiredness, dizziness, light-headedness, loss of consciousness, nausea, depression, blurry vision, or clammy (wet or sweaty) skin.

NOREPINEPHRINE contains Norepinephrine that works by constricting and narrowing blood vessels by acting on alpha receptors that causes muscle contractions. Thus, it increases heart rate and blood pressure.

Uses of Epinor 4mg Injection

Hypotension (low blood pressure)

Medicinal Benefits of Epinor 4mg Injection

NOREPINEPHRINE contains Norepinephrine used in the treatment of hypotensive (low blood pressure) emergencies. NOREPINEPHRINE constricts and narrows blood vessels by acting on alpha receptors that cause muscle contractions. Thus, NOREPINEPHRINE redirects blood to heart and brain by narrowing blood vessels in the extremities, which increases heart rate and blood pressure. NOREPINEPHRINE is used to restore blood pressure to normal in emergencies that require an immediate rise in blood pressure to a normal level.

Directions for Use

NOREPINEPHRINE is available in Injection form it is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor may closely monitor your blood pressure and heart rate till you become stable. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Epinor 4mg Injection

• Headache
• Anxiety
• Tremor
• Difficulty in breathing
• Vomiting
• High blood pressure
• Urinary retention

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to NOREPINEPHRINE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking NOREPINEPHRINE. NOREPINEPHRINE is not recommended for children. If you have irregular heartbeats, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), diabetes, angina pectoris (chest pain) or any vascular blockage in limbs or stomach, any heart problems or if you recently had a heart attack, inform your doctor before taking NOREPINEPHRINE. If it is essential to administer NOREPINEPHRINE at the same time as plasma or blood transfusion, plasma or blood may be administered in the separate drip. NOREPINEPHRINE is not recommended for patients suffering from low blood pressure caused by hypovolaemia (low blood volume).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

NOREPINEPHRINE may interact with antidepressants (imipramine, duloxetine, venlafaxine, phenelzine, moclobemide), antibiotic (linezolid), methemoglobinemia antidote (methylene blue).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

If you have irregular heartbeats, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), diabetes, angina pectoris (chest pain) or any vascular blockage in limbs or stomach, any heart problems or if you recently had a heart attack, inform your doctor before taking NOREPINEPHRINE.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Interaction of NOREPINEPHRINE with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using NOREPINEPHRINE.

PREGNANCY

NOREPINEPHRINE is a category C pregnancy drug and is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

BREAST FEEDING

NOREPINEPHRINE is given to breastfeeding women only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

DRIVING

Drive only if you are alert after taking NOREPINEPHRINE. However, NOREPINEPHRINE is generally given for hospitalised patients.

LIVER

NOREPINEPHRINE should be given with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

NOREPINEPHRINE should be given with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.