Note: This document contains side effect information about nesiritide. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Natrecor.

Summary

Common side effects of Natrecor include: asymptomatic hypotension, hypotension, symptomatic hypotension, and increased serum creatinine. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

Applies to nesiritide: intravenous powder for injection.

General

The most frequently reported side effects were hypotension, headache, nausea, renal impairment, and back pain.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Very common (10% or more): Hypotension (12%)^[Ref]

Renal

Very common (10% or more): GFR decreased (up to 31.4%), serum creatinine increased (up to 28%)^[Ref]

Nervous system

Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Postmarketing reports: Pruritus, rash^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Common (1% to 10%): Back pain^[Ref]

Metabolic

Common (1% to 10%): Hypoglycemia^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Common (1% to 10%): Nausea^[Ref]

Local

Postmarketing reports: Infusion site extravasation^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity reaction^[Ref]