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Adenosine

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Adenosine

Adenosine is a nucleoside and an antiarrhythmic. It treats types of irregular heartbeat. It functions by slowing down the electrical conduction of the heart and brings to normal the heart rate. It is also used during stress test of the heart to regulate the blood flow.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as stomach pain, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, skin rash, hives, seizure, jaw pain, chest pain, swelling of body parts, itchiness, clouded thoughts and slow or irregular heartbeat. If your reactions persist or worsen over time notify your physician right away.

Before using this medication tell your doctor if: you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained within Adenosine, you have asthmas, you have sinus, you have seizures, you have blood vessel problems/ heart problems/ breathing problems/ low blood volume, you have any other allergies, you are already taking any medications, you are pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.

The dosage for this medication should be prescribed by the doctor based on your medical history, age and current condition. The usual dose for treating supraventricular tachycardia is 6 mg- 12 mg.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Adenosine

    • Arrhythmia

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Adenosine ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Adenosine

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Adenosine 3mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Adenosine 3mg injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Adenosine, please consult your doctor.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Adenosine

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Adenosine as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine works by slowing down the time of conduction via the AV node and can cause interruption of the pathways that allow for re-entry via the AV node. This results in the repair of sinus rhythm inside the body of patients suffering from paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). This includes association with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Adenosine ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

        Phylin 1Mg Tablet

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        Bronkasma Tablet

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        Onimar 150Mg Tablet

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        Unicontin-E 400Mg Tablet Cr

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      References

      • Adenosine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/adenosine

      • Adenosiner-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00640

      • ADENOSINE injection,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=ADENOSINE

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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