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Isoprenaline

Generic Name
Isoprenaline
Brand Names
Isuprel
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C11H17NO3
CAS Number
7683-59-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
L628TT009W

Overview

Isoprenaline is a non-selective beta adrenergic receptor agonist indicated to treat heart block, Adams-Stokes attacks, bronchospasm in anesthesia, cadiac arrest, hypovolemic shocks, septic shock, hypoperfusion, congestive hear failure, and cardiogenic shock. Isoprenaline research in the 1940s found that this isopropyl analog of epinephrine dilated the bronchi, as well as raising the heart rate and cardiac output, without vasoconstriction. The US patent from 1943 states that this compound had a wider therapeutic index and a stronger action than adrenaline. Isoprenaline was granted FDA approval on 19 February 1948.

Indication

Isoprenaline is indicated to treat mild or transient episodes of heart block not requiring electric shock or pacemakers, serious episodes of heart block and Adams-Stokes attacks not caused by ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation, and bronchospasm during anesthesia. Isoprenaline is also indicated for cases of cardiac arrest until preferable treatments like electric shock and pacemakers are available. Isoprenaline is also indicated as an adjunct therapy to fluid and electrolyte replacement therapy in hypovolemic shock, septic shock, hypoperfusion, congestive heart failure, and cardiogenic shock.

Associated Conditions

  • Adams-Stokes attacks
  • Bradycardia
  • Bronchospasm
  • Cardiac Arrest
  • Cardiac electrical storm
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Hypoperfusion
  • Septic Shock
  • Serious Heart Block
  • Shock, Cardiogenic
  • Shock, Hypovolemic
  • Short QT syndrome
  • Syncope
  • Torsades de Pointes
  • Transient Heart Block
  • Ventricular Arrhythmia
  • Beta blocker overdose
  • Mild Heart Block

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
KVK-Tech, Inc.
10702-364
INTRAVENOUS
0.2 mg in 1 mL
9/12/2023
Nexus Pharmaceuticals Inc
14789-015
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
0.2 mg in 1 mL
3/31/2023
Eugia US LLC
55150-316
INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRACARDIAC
0.2 mg in 1 mL
2/27/2024
Amring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
69918-735
INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRACARDIAC
0.2 mg in 1 mL
5/28/2021
Armas Pharmaceuticals Inc.
72485-113
INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRACARDIAC
0.2 mg in 1 mL
8/9/2021
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
0548-9502
INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRACARDIAC
0.2 mg in 1 mL
7/16/2018
STI Pharma LLC
54879-039
INTRACARDIAC, INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
1 mg in 5 mL
10/4/2022
Nexus Pharmaceuticals Inc
14789-011
INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
0.2 mg in 1 mL
3/31/2023
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
70121-1604
INTRAVENOUS
0.2 mg in 1 mL
2/22/2023
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
0548-9501
INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRACARDIAC
0.2 mg in 1 mL
7/16/2018

EMA Drug Approvals

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HSA Drug Approvals

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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PPB Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

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Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
ISUPREL LIQ 0.5%
sanofi canada, inc.
02017652
Liquid - Inhalation
.5 %
12/31/1954
ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
marcan pharmaceuticals inc
02502623
Solution - Intravenous ,  Intramuscular ,  Subcutaneous
1 MG / 5 ML
1/6/2021
ISUPREL MISTOMETER AEM 0.25%
sanofi canada, inc.
02017660
Metered-Dose Aerosol - Inhalation
0.25 %
12/31/1958
ISUPREL LIQ INH 0.5%
sterling winthrop inc.
01923870
Liquid - Inhalation
.5 %
12/31/1992
ISUPREL LIQ 0.2MG/ML
sanofi canada, inc.
02026937
Liquid - Subcutaneous ,  Intramuscular ,  Intravenous ,  Intracardiac
.2 MG / ML
12/31/1956
ISOPROTERENOL HCL INJ 1:5000
International Medication Systems Ltd.
00243612
Liquid - Intravenous
.2 MG / ML
12/31/1977
ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
00897639
Solution - Subcutaneous ,  Intravenous ,  Intramuscular
0.2 MG / ML
12/31/1991
ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
omega laboratories limited
02290049
Solution - Intramuscular ,  Subcutaneous ,  Intravenous
0.2 MG / ML
N/A
ISUPREL MISTOMETER 125MCG/AEM
sterling winthrop inc.
01928449
Metered-Dose Aerosol - Inhalation
125 MCG / ACT
12/31/1992
ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
marcan pharmaceuticals inc
02502615
Solution - Subcutaneous ,  Intramuscular ,  Intravenous
0.2 MG / ML
12/11/2020

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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