Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Nesiritide Injection
Nesiritide Injection
| Generic name | nesiritide |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Natriuretic peptide (vasodilator) |
| Forms | Lyophilized powder for injection (reconstituted into a solution for IV infusion) |
Natrecor is a man-made version of a hormone the body naturally makes during heart failure to help the heart work better. It is given intravenously in a hospital setting.
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