norisodrine
Pharmaranks rates Norisodrine 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Norisodrine (Isoproterenol Sulfate) is a beta-adrenergic agonist used to treat Adams-Stokes Syndrome, Bradycardia, Low Cardiac Output, Heart Arrest.
Isoproterenol Sulfate · by Abbvie
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Isoproterenol Sulfate
- Drug class
- Beta-Adrenergic Agonist
- Form
- Powder
- Strength
- Isoproterenol Sulfate 10% · Isoproterenol Sulfate 25%
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- adams-stokes syndrome, bradycardia, low cardiac output
- Manufacturer
- Abbvie
- FDA application
- NDA006905
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
- adams-stokes syndrome
- bradycardia
- low cardiac output
- heart arrest
- hemorrhagic shock
- septic shock
Dosage forms
Powder
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Norisodrine treat?
- Norisodrine (Isoproterenol Sulfate) may be used to treat adams-stokes syndrome, bradycardia, low cardiac output, heart arrest, hemorrhagic shock, septic shock, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How is Norisodrine rated?
- pharmaranks gives Norisodrine a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Norisodrine?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Norisodrine. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Norisodrine?
- Norisodrine is marketed by Abbvie. You can see Abbvie's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Norisodrine a brand-name or generic drug?
- Norisodrine is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Isoproterenol Sulfate.
- Is Norisodrine available over the counter?
- No. Norisodrine is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Norisodrine come in?
- Norisodrine is currently marketed as powder, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Norisodrine?
- Norisodrine is classified as beta-adrenergic agonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Norisodrine FDA-registered?
- Norisodrine is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA006905. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Norisodrine been recalled by the FDA?
- Norisodrine has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Norisodrine safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Norisodrine a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about ISOPROTERENOL SULFATE
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 4 reports naming ISOPROTERENOL SULFATE — the active ingredient in Norisodrine, and the FDA flagged 50% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- product expiration date issue2 reports
- product label confusion2 reports
- cough1 reports
- dyspnoea1 reports
- haemodynamic instability1 reports
- product design issue1 reports
- product use complaint1 reports
- wrong drug1 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean ISOPROTERENOL SULFATE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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