Isoproterenol dosage

If pronounced bradycardia occurs, the primary heal til care provider may order emergency measures, such as die administration of IV atropine (see Chap. 25) or isoproterenol (see Chap. 22). Any sudden change in mental state should be reported to the primary health care provider immediately because a decrease in die dosage may be necessary. 

At recommended dosages, adverse effects from inhaled isoproterenol are infrequent and not serious. When excessive dosages are used, tachycardia, dizziness, and nervousness may occur, and some patients may have arrhythmias. 

Many therapeutically active ingredients are administered or applied to the body by means of the aerosol dosage form, including agents such as epinephrine, isoproterenol, antibiotics, antiseptics, steroids, and ergotamine. Oral aerosols have been used for the symptomatic treatment of asthma as well as for the treatment of migraine headaches, whereas topical aerosols find use in numerous dermatological manifestations. 

Hydroxypropylcellulose has been used for the development of a peroral controlled-release dosage form of isoproterenol hydrochloride. ... 

Bradycardia. Heart failure. Hypotension. Light-headedness. Nausea and vomiting. Propranolol is also used for treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and ML Dosages may differ for hypertension, angina, or ML If signs of serious myocardial depression occur, slowly infuse I.V. isoproterenol (Isuprel). 

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