Isoproterenol

🧮 Dose calculator

Shock (septic, cardiogenic, acute hypotension) — ICU · Regimen source: FDA Isoproterenol · 2.2

• • Start at the lowest dose and increase gradually. Rates over 30 mcg/min have been used in advanced shock. FDA Isoproterenol · 2.2

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Isoproterenol · 8.1

  “Risk Summary Prolonged experience with isoproterenol use in pregnant women over several decades, based on published literature, do not identify a drug associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Isoproterenol · 8.2

  “Risk Summary There is no information regarding the presence of isoproterenol in milk or the effects of isoproterenol on the breastfed infant or on milk production.”

• 👶 ChildrenSafety not established

  Label: safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. FDA Isoproterenol · 8.4

  “Safety and efficacy of isoproterenol in pediatric patients have not been established.”

• 👴 Older adultsUse with caution

  Label: use with caution in older adults, usually starting at the low end of the dose range. FDA Isoproterenol · 8.5

  “In general, dose selection for elderly patients should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function and of concomitant diseases or other drug therapy.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.