Natrecor (Nesiritide) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Congestive heart failure facts

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart's function as a pump is inadequate to meet the body's needs.

Many disease processes can impair the pumping efficiency of the heart to cause congestive heart failure.

The symptoms of congestive heart failure vary, but can include fatigue, diminished exercise capacity, shortness of breath, and swelling.

The diagnosis of congestive heart failure is based on knowledge of the individual's medical history, a careful physical examination, and selected laboratory tests.

The treatment of congestive heart failure can include lifestyle modifications, addressing potentially reversible factors, medications, heart transplant, and mechanical therapies.

The course of congestive heart failure in any given patient is extremely variable.

What is congestive h...

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Natrecor Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Natrecor in Detail with Side Effects

Natrecor (nesiritide) is used to improve breathing in people with congestive heart failure (CHF). It is a human B type natriuretic peptide (hBNP). Common side effects include pain, itching, or swelling where the IV needle was placed, numbness or tingling, drowsiness, tremors or shaking, cough, increased sweating, skin rash or itching, leg cramps, or blurred vision.

Natrecor is given as an intravenous (IV) infusion in a clinic or hospital setting. The recommended dose of Natrecor is an IV bolus of 2 mcg/kg followed by a continuous infusion of 0.01 mcg/kg/min. Natrecor may interact with blood pressure (hypertension) medications. Other drugs may interact with Natrecor. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. Natrecor should be used during pregnancy only if prescribed. It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Natrecor (nesiritide) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Natrecor Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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Natrecor (nesiritide) is indicated for the intravenous treatment of patients with acutely decompensated congestive heart failure who have dyspnea at rest or with minimal activity. In this population, the use of Natrecor (nesiritide) reduced pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and improved dyspnea.

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What is Natrecor Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Natrecor Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

dizziness, chest pain, fast heart rate, or confusion shortly after you receive nesiritide;
feeling light-headed, fainting;
coughing up blood; or
fever, pale skin, easy bruising, unusual weakness.

Less serious side effects may include: