Epinor 8mg/4ml IV Inj. 10`s
Overview
| Manufacturer | Various Manufacturers |
| Active Ingredients | Noradrenaline Acid Tartrate (Norepinephrine) |
| Medicine Strength | 8mg per ampoule (equivalent to 4mg Noradrenaline base) |
| Formulation | Solution for Intravenous Infusion |
| Requires Prescription? | Yes (Hospital Use Only - Critical Care Specialist) |
| Generics | Noradrenaline, Norepinephrine |
Epinor Ingredients and Usage
Acute hypotension in shock states (septic, cardiogenic, neurogenic)
Blood pressure control in perioperative settings
Emergency treatment of severe hypotension unresponsive to fluid resuscitation
Life-threatening low blood pressure conditions
How Does Epinor Work?
Alpha-1 Receptor Agonism: Causes potent vasoconstriction of peripheral vessels
Blood Pressure Elevation: Increases systemic vascular resistance and mean arterial pressure
Beta-1 Receptor Stimulation: Has moderate inotropic and chronotropic cardiac effects
Coronary Blood Flow: May increase coronary artery blood flow
Epinor Side Effects and Warnings
Serious Considerations
Extravasation Risk: May cause severe tissue necrosis - administer through central line
Cardiac Arrhythmias: May precipitate serious ventricular arrhythmias
Hypertensive Crisis: Can cause severe hypertension if overdosed
Ischemic Injury: May reduce organ perfusion despite increased blood pressure
Drug Interactions: MAOIs and TCAs can potentiate pressor effects significantly
Epinor Storage Conditions
Store below 25°C protected from light
Keep ampoules in original carton until use
Protect from freezing
Use immediately after dilution
Discard any unused portion
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