Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
1. Why am I using Noradrenaline Juno?
Noradrenaline Juno contains the active ingredient noradrenaline. Noradrenaline Juno is used by a doctor in an emergency to restore blood pressure back to normal.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using Noradrenaline Juno? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use Noradrenaline Juno?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to noradrenaline or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Noradrenaline Juno? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with noradrenaline and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How do I use Noradrenaline Juno?
Your doctor will decide what dose you will receive. This depends on your condition and how you respond to noradrenaline. Often the dose is adjusted according to how the medicine is affecting your blood pressure.
More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use Noradrenaline Juno? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know while using Noradrenaline Juno?
Things you should do | Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are being treated with noradrenaline. |
Driving or using machines | Do not drive or use any machines or tools until you know how noradrenaline affects you. |
For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using Noradrenaline Juno? in the full CMI.
6. Are there any side effects?
Side effects include: skin and tissue damage close to the site of injection, anxiety, headache, dizziness, low or irregular heart-beat, tingling or numbness in the feet, and, coldness, numbness or discolouration of your limbs.
Serious side effects include: allergic reaction symptoms (shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, throat or tongue or other parts of the body and, rash, itching or hives on the skin), Very high blood pressure symptoms (headache, dizziness, sensitivity to light, chest pain, slow heart-beat, sweating and pale skin, vomiting, trouble breathing and shortness of breath).
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
NORADRENALINE JUNO
Active ingredient(s): noradrenaline (norepinephrine) acid tartrate monohydrate
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using Noradrenaline Juno. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information or if you have any concerns or questions about using Noradrenaline Juno.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I using Noradrenaline Juno?
2. What should I know before I use Noradrenaline Juno?
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
4. How do I use Noradrenaline Juno?
5. What should I know while using Noradrenaline Juno?
6. Are there any side effects?
7. Product details
1. Why am I using Noradrenaline Juno?
Noradrenaline Juno contains the active ingredient noradrenaline.
Noradrenaline belongs to a group of medicines called sympathomimetic amines. It works by making the heart beat more forcefully and constricting blood vessels. This results in a higher blood pressure and greater blood flow to the heart and other organs of the body.
Noradrenaline Juno is used to restore blood pressure back to normal. It is only given by a doctor in emergency situations, usually in hospital, as a result of serious conditions which cause a dramatic drop in blood pressure.
Such conditions could be
- a heart attack
- infection in the blood
- severe reaction to a medicine
- severe reaction to a blood transfusion
- allergic reactions
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason.
There is no evidence that noradrenaline is addictive.
2. What should I know before I use Noradrenaline Juno?
Warnings
You must not be given Noradrenaline Juno if:
- you are allergic to:
- noradrenaline (norepinephrine), or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
- any other similar medicines such as adrenaline (epinephrine), phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine.
- sodium metabisulfite or sulfites.
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
- shortness of breath
- wheezing or difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
- rash, itching or hives on the skin.
Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
- you have:
- low blood pressure due to low blood volume
- blood clots in certain vessels.
If given in these cases, it can further reduce blood supply to important organs.
Check with your doctor if you:
- have allergies to any other medicines and/or substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyes.
- have or have had any other medical conditions, especially the following:
– asthma
– heart problems
– diabetes
– high blood pressure
– an overactive thyroid gland - take any medicines for any other condition.
If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell them before you start receiving noradrenaline
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of you being given noradrenaline during pregnancy.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using noradrenaline during breastfeeding. It is not known whether noradrenaline passes into breast milk.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines may interfere with noradrenaline and affect how it works.
Medicines that may increase the effect of noradrenaline include:
- antidepressants including moclobemide, imipramine and amitriptyline.
- guanethidine
You may need different amounts of noradrenaline, or you may need to take different medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist will advise you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins or supplements you are taking and if these affect noradrenaline.
Your doctor and pharmacist may have more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while being given noradrenaline.
4. How do I use Noradrenaline Juno?
How much is given
Your doctor will decide what dose you will receive. This depends on your condition and how you respond to noradrenaline. Often, the dose is adjusted according to how the medicine is affecting your blood pressure.
How Noradrenaline Juno is given
Noradrenaline Juno is diluted and given slowly as an infusion (a drip) into a large vein. It will usually be given to you by a doctor.
How long Noradrenaline Juno is given for
This medicine is given until blood pressure and blood circulation to all organs is back to normal and remains normal even when the medicine is no longer given.
If you are given too much Noradrenaline Juno
As Noradrenaline Juno is given to you in hospital under the supervision of your doctor, it is very unlikely that you will receive too much.
Symptoms of an overdose may include:
- headache
- dizziness
- sensitivity to light
- chest pain
- slow heart-beat
- sweating and pale skin
- vomiting
- trouble breathing and shortness of breath.
You should immediately:
- contact your doctor, or
- phone the Poisons Information Centre (by calling 13 11 26), or
- go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
5. What should I know while using Noradrenaline Juno?
Things you should do
Remind any doctor, nurse, dentist or pharmacist who is treating you that you are being given Noradrenaline Juno.
Driving or using machines
Do not drive or use any machines or tools until you know how noradrenaline affects you.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any further questions about side effects.
If you are over 65 years of age you may have an increased chance of getting side effects.
Less serious side effects
Less serious side effects | What to do |
Administration site conditions
Nervous system
Heart related issues
Blood flow related issues
|
Speak to your doctor if you have any of these side effects. |
Serious side effects
Serious side effects | What to do |
Allergic reaction symptoms
Very high blood pressure symptoms
|
Call your doctor straight away, or go straight to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital if you notice any of these serious side effects. |
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop taking any of your medicines.
7. Product details
This medicine is only available with a doctor’s prescription.
What Noradrenaline Juno contains
Active ingredient (main ingredient) |
noradrenaline (norepinephrine) acid tartrate monohydrate |
Other ingredients (inactive ingredients) |
sodium chloride sodium metabisulfite water for injections |
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What Noradrenaline Juno looks like
Noradrenaline JUNO is a clear liquid in a glass ampoule. It is available in two sizes: 2 mg/2 mL and 4 mg/4 mL; in carton packs of 10 ampoules. Each ampoule is for single use in one patient only.
2 mg/2 mL: AUST R 232701
4 mg/4 mL: AUST R 232700.
How is Noradrenaline Juno stored
Noradrenaline Juno injection will be stored in the pharmacy or on the ward. The injection is kept in a cool dry place, protected from light. Store below 25°C.
Who distributes Noradrenaline Juno
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
42 Kelso Street,
Cremorne,
VIC – 3121
This leaflet was prepared in June 2022.
Published by MIMS July 2022