| Pharmacy Drug Brand Name: | Natrecor® |
| Active Ingredient(s): | nesiritide |
| Strength(s) / Dose(s): | 1.5 mg/vial |
| Delivery / Dosage Form(s): | Intravenous Injection |
| Company Manufacturer Name: | Scios Inc. |
| Availability / Prescription: | Prescription only |
| Date Approved by FDA *: | August 10, 2001 |
* Approval by the FDA does not necessarily mean that this drug is available for consumers at this time.
What is Natrecor used for?
Natrecor is used to treat patients with congestive heart failure who have shortness of breath at rest or with a small amount of activity. Natrecor has not been studied in children.
Who should not be treated with Natrecor?
Natrecor should not be given as the main treatment for patients with:
- shock due to abnormal heart function
- systolic blood pressure less than 90 mm Hg
Do not use Natrecor if you are allergic to nesiritide or to any of the other ingredients in Natrecor.
What should I tell my health care (healthcare) provider?
Tell your health care (healthcare) provider if you:
- have kidney problems
- are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding
Tell your doctor about all the medicines that you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take a certain blood pressure medicine called an ACE inhibitor.
What are some possible side effects of Natrecor? (This is not a comprehensive list of possible side effects assosciated with Natrecor. Your doctor or pharmacist can provide expert advice on the possible side effects of this drug.)
The most common side effect with Natrecor is low blood pressure.