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Pharmaranks rates Norisodrine Aerotrol 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Norisodrine Aerotrol (Isoproterenol Hydrochloride) is a beta-adrenergic agonist used to treat Adams-Stokes Syndrome, Bradycardia, Low Cardiac Output, Heart Arrest.

Isoproterenol Hydrochloride · by Abbott

Available as a generic: Isoproterenol Hydrochloride

72/100Limited · 1 source

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 →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Form
Disc
Strength
Isoproterenol Hydrochloride 0.25%
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
May treat
adams-stokes syndrome, bradycardia, low cardiac output
Manufacturer
Abbott
FDA application
NDA016814
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Disc

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 Aerotrol treat?
Norisodrine Aerotrol (Isoproterenol Hydrochloride) 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 Aerotrol rated?
pharmaranks gives Norisodrine Aerotrol 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 Aerotrol?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Norisodrine Aerotrol. 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 Aerotrol?
Norisodrine Aerotrol is marketed by Abbott. You can see Abbott's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Norisodrine Aerotrol a brand-name or generic drug?
Norisodrine Aerotrol is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Isoproterenol Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Isoproterenol Hydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Norisodrine Aerotrol available over the counter?
No. Norisodrine Aerotrol 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 Aerotrol come in?
Norisodrine Aerotrol is currently marketed as disc, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Norisodrine Aerotrol?
Norisodrine Aerotrol is classified as beta-adrenergic agonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Norisodrine Aerotrol FDA-registered?
Norisodrine Aerotrol is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA016814. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Norisodrine Aerotrol been recalled by the FDA?
Norisodrine Aerotrol 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 Aerotrol safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Norisodrine Aerotrol 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 HYDROCHLORIDE

The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 213 reports naming ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE — the active ingredient in Norisodrine Aerotrol, and the FDA flagged 91% 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:

  • toxic epidermal necrolysis20 reports
  • ventricular fibrillation13 reports
  • atrial fibrillation11 reports
  • torsade de pointes11 reports
  • electrocardiogram qt prolonged10 reports
  • bradycardia8 reports
  • dyspnoea8 reports
  • hypotension8 reports

Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE 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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