Isuprel Isoproteronol

DO NOT GIVE IV PUSH

Mix: 2mg in 250ml D5W NS

Dose 2-10 mcg per min until heart rate of 60 is reached.

Incompatable
aminophylin
lidocaine
sodium bicarbonate
Isoproterenol

sympathomimetic with pure
beta- potent inotropic and
chronotropic effects)


Temporary control of hemodynamically significant
bradycardia after atropine,
pacing, dopamine and
epinephrine used; 2-10mcg/min

Monitor for tachyarrhythmias and myocardial ischemia.

Contraindicated in digitalis toxicity.

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