Nesiritide (By injection)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to nesiritide, or if you have very low blood pressure.

Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Your health caregiver may need to check your blood pressure regularly while you are receiving this medicine. This is done to make sure your blood pressure does not get too low.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using blood pressure medicine or a diuretic ("water pill"). Some blood pressure medicines are captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, Accupril®, Altace®, Lotensin®, Lotrel®, Monopril®, Prinivil®, Vasotec®, Zestril®, or Zestoretic®. Some diuretics are furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, Hyzaar®, or Lasix®. Tell your doctor if you are using any other medicines that might lower your blood pressure.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease.
It is very important for your doctor to know about all heart and blood circulation problems that you have. This medicine should not be used by people who have certain heart problems. Tell your doctor if you have high or low blood pressure, or if you have blood vessels or heart valves that are too narrow. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a heart attack, too much fluid around your heart, or an infection that involved your heart.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Change in how much or how often you urinate.
Confusion.
Fast, slow, or uneven heart beat.
Light-headedness or fainting.
Pain, swelling, or redness around the IV needle (where the medicine goes into your body).
Unusual tiredness or weakness.

Last Updated: 1/27/2017