Natrecor

Active Ingredient(s): Nesiritide, BNP
FDA Approved: * August 10, 2001
Pharm Company: * SCIOS
Category: Blood Vessels

Nesiritide (Natrecor) is the recombinant form of the 32 amino acid human B-type natriuretic peptide, which is normally produced by the ventricular myocardium. Nesiritide works to facilitate cardiovascular fluid homeostasis through counterregulation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system, stimulating cyclic guanosine monophosphate, leading to smooth muscle cell relaxation. Nesiritide was believed initially to be beneficial for acute decompensated congestive heart failure. It r... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Natrecor 1.5 mg/5ml Intravenous Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
NDC: 65847-205
Labeler:
Scios LLC

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