Norbit 4mg Injection
 
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Celon Laboratories Ltd
 
SALT COMPOSITION
Noradrenaline hcl 4mg/2mL
 
STORAGE
Store below 30°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Norbit 4mg Injection is used to treat hypotension (low blood pressure) that may occur due to causes such as sepsis (infection). It helps to increase blood pressure by narrowing the blood vessels of the heart. It may be used to revive a patient with cardiac arrest.

Norbit 4mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. Doctor may closely monitor your blood pressure and heart rate till you became stable. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood pressure.

It may cause side effects like high blood pressure, headache, and insomnia (difficulty in sleeping). You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, liver, heart or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.

USES OF NORBIT INJECTION

·         Low blood pressure

BENEFITS OF NORBIT INJECTION

In Low blood pressure

Norbit 4mg Injection is used to normalise decreased blood pressure (hypotension) which may occur all of a sudden during an operation, severe infection (sepsis) or due to an emergency condition (cardiac arrest). This medicine helps to bring back the blood pressure within normal range and therefore prevents any sudden fall or even serious complications that might have otherwise followed due to low blood pressure.

SIDE EFFECTS OF NORBIT INJECTION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Norbit

·         Systemic hypertension (high blood pressure)

·         Headache

·         Restlessness

·         Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

·         Palpitations

·         Tremors

HOW TO USE NORBIT INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

HOW NORBIT INJECTION WORKS

NA.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Norbit 4mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Norbit 4mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Norbit 4mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

NOT RELEVANT

Not relevant, as Norbit 4mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Norbit 4mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Norbit 4mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE NORBIT INJECTION?

If you miss a dose of Norbit 4mg Injection, please consult your doctor.