What is Natrecor prescribed for?

Natrecor is prescribed for the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure who have shortness of breath at rest or with a small amount of activity. Natrecor has not been studied in children.

Who should not be treated with Natrecor?

Natrecor should not be given as the main treatment for patients with:

• shock due to abnormal heart function
• systolic blood pressure less than 90 mm Hg

Do not use Natrecor if you are allergic to nesiritide or to any of the other ingredients in Natrecor.

There are some things that you should tell your Doctor including:

Tell your doctor if you:

• have or have had kidney problems
• are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding

Tell your doctor about all the medicines that you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take a certain blood pressure medicine called an ACE inhibitor.

What side effects can you expect when taking Natrecor? (This is only a partial list of side effects reported with Natrecor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list of possible side effects and drug interactions..)

The most common side effect with Natrecor is low blood pressure.

For more detailed information about Natrecor, ask your doctor or pharmacist.