Isoprenaline
Also known as isoproterenol.
Trade name
Isoprenaline (Cipla)
Strength
200 microgram/mL (volume: 1 mL, 5 mL)
IV administration
Dilute to 20 microgram/mL or weaker and give as a continuous infusion.
Maximum concentration if necessary: 64 microgram/mL.
Other routes of administration
IM: Suitable, but slower onset than IV. Give undiluted.
SC: Suitable, but slower onset than IV. Give undiluted.
Compatible IV fluids
Glucose 5%
Glucose 10%
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Y-site only:
Glucose 5% and sodium chloride 0.45%
Glucose 5% and sodium chloride 0.9%
Hartmann’s
Potassium chloride 20 mmol/L
Ringer's
Y-site only and isoprenaline 10 microgram/mL or weaker:
Plasma-Lyte 148
Additional information
Use only when facilities for cardiac monitoring and cardio-respiratory resuscitation exist.
Monitor vital signs, ECG and cardiac enzymes.
Protect from light during storage.