Brand name: Isoprenaline (Macure) TM
Active ingredients: isoprenaline
What it is used for
For mild or transient episodes of heart block that do not require electric shock or pacemaker therapy. For serious episodes of heart block and Adams-Stokes attacks (except when caused by ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation). (See Section 4.3 Contraindications.) For use in cardiac arrest until electric shock or pacemaker therapy, the treatments of choice, are available. (See Section 4.3 Contraindications.) For bronchospasm occurring during anaesthesia. As an adjunct to fluid and electrolyte replacement therapy and the use of other drugs and procedures in the treatment of hypovolaemic and septic shock, low cardiac output (hypoperfusion) states, congestive heart failure and cardiogenic shock. (See Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use)
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intracardial.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear, colourless or pale yellow solution for injection.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient isoprenaline
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems