AMERICAN NOR-ADR (Sterile Noradrenaline Concentrate Injection IP 0.2%w/v) 2ml x 10 AMPOULES.

AMERICAN NOR-ADR (Sterile Noradrenaline Concentrate Injection IP 0.2%w/v) 2ml x 10 AMPOULES.
Brand Name: American NOR-ADR.
Generic Name: Noradrenaline.
Class: Adrenergic Agonists
Pack size: 10 Ampoules
Form: Injection.
Strength: 0.2%w/v
Amount: ₦‎10,000.

Description: NOR-ADR Injection contains Noradrenaline, a potent vasoconstrictor used to treat acute hypotensive states. It functions by narrowing blood vessels, thereby increasing blood pressure. This medication is typically used in emergency settings, such as during cardiac arrest or severe hypotension due to various medical conditions.

Key features:
• Active Ingredient: Noradrenaline (2mg/2ml).
• Form: Sterile concentrate for injection.
• Usage: Primarily for blood pressure control in acute hypotensive states.
• Administration: Intravenous infusion after dilution.

Side Effects:
• Difficult or laboured breathing
• Confusion
• Anxiety
• Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
• Ischemic injury due to potent vasoconstrictor action
• Reflex bradycardia

Caution:
• Use with extreme caution in patients receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or certain antidepressants.
• Avoid in patients with volume deficits unless as an emergency measure.
• Monitor blood pressure closely to avoid hypertension.
• Not recommended for patients with certain types of heart disease without close medical supervision.