Epinor Norepinephrine 1 mg/ml - 5 Ampoules

Product Overview:

• Epinor (Norepinephrine) 5 Ampoules is similar to adrenaline. It is used to treat life-threatening low blood pressure (hypotension) that can occur with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures. Norepinephrine is often used during CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation).


• Norepinephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

How it works?:

• Ephinor Injection works by tightening (constricting) blood vessels and increasing the pumping force of the heart, which raises blood pressure and improves blood flow to vital organs.

Benefits:

• Ephinor Injection is used to normalise decreased blood pressure (hypotension) which may occur all of a sudden during an operation, severe infection (sepsis) or due to an emergency condition (cardiac arrest). This medicine helps to bring back the blood pressure within normal range and therefore prevents any sudden fall or even serious complications that might have otherwise followed due to low blood pressure.

Directions for Use:

• Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Active Ingredient(s):

• Norepinephrine 1 mg/ml

Side Effects:

Common side effects of Ephinor: 

• Systemic hypertension (high blood pressure)


• Headache


• Restlessness


• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)


• Palpitations


• Tremors

Cautions & Warnings:

• Tell your caregivers at once if you have a serious side effect such as a cold feeling anywhere in your body, blue lips or fingernails, trouble breathing, little or no urination, irritation or skin changes where the medicine was injected, slow heart rate, sudden numbness or weakness, severe headache, or problems with vision, speech, or balance.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings:

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.


• In an emergency, you may not be able to tell caregivers about your health conditions or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows you received norepinephrine.

FAQ:

• Q. What happens if I miss a dose?


• A. Since norepinephrine is given by a healthcare professional in an emergency setting, you are not likely to miss a dose.


• Q. What should I avoid while receiving norepinephrine?


• A. Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.


• Q. What other drugs will affect norepinephrine?

• A. If possible before you receive norepinephrine, tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

• 1. an antidepressant;


• 2. blood pressure medication; or


• 3. an MAO inhibitor--isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.


• Q. How is norepinephrine given?


• A. Norepinephrine is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.


• Norepinephrine is usually given for as long as needed until your body responds to the medication. Some people must receive norepinephrine for several days.


• Your blood pressure, breathing, and other vital signs will be watched closely while you are receiving norepinephrine.


• Tell your caregivers if you feel any pain, irritation, cold feeling, or other discomfort of your skin or veins where the medicine is injected. Norepinephrine can damage the skin or tissues around the injection site if the medicine accidentally leaks out of the vein.