Adenosine Injection

Generic name: Adenosine injection
Brand name: Adenocard

Description

Adenosine is an endogenous nucleoside occurring in all cells of the body. It is chemically 6-amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9-H-purine and is a white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and practically insoluble in alcohol. It is an antiarrhythmic agent. Generic adenosine injections are available.

Uses
Its main use is :

• It is an antiarrhythmic agent. It helps in regulating heart beats.
• Adenosine is given as a rapid intravenous bolus

How to use \ dosage ?

Adenosine is for injection into a vein. It is a natural body chemical. It is an anti-arrhythmic medicine which acts by slowing the conduction of electrical impulses across the atrioventricular node in the heart. It quickly causes the heart to return to its normal rhythm. It is given by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Special care may be needed.

Safety tips

They are not to be used in conditions like :

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Heart problems other than supraventricular tachycardia
• An unusual or allergic reaction to adenosine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Asthma

Common side effects

Some of the effects are :

• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Metallic taste
• Difficulty in breathing (dyspnoea)
• Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
• Burning sensation
• Dizziness
• Increased blood flow to the skin on the face (facial flushing)
• Sweating
• Nausea

Disclaimer:The above information is for general understanding of the visitor. Please consult a registered medical practitioner before taking the aforesaid medicine.