Adenocor 3mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Sanofi India Ltd
Active Ingredient	Adenosine (3mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Purine nucleosides
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
Action Class	Miscellaneous agents- anti arrhythmic
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	401

FAQ

How is Adenocor 3mg administered? Why is it given rapidly?

Adenocor 3mg will be given to you by a doctor or nurse as an injection in a hospital setting. It is given rapidly (over 2 seconds) into one of your veins in order to slow down heart beat and to restore it to normal heart rhythm.

Does Adenocor 3mg lower blood pressure?

Yes, studies have shown that administration of Adenocor 3mg decreases blood pressure or causes hypotension. Therefore, it is advisable to inform your doctor if you already have low blood pressure.

What vitals do I need to monitor while taking Adenocor 3mg?

Your doctor will advise you to monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and oxygen levels closely while taking this medicine.

What kind of food should be avoided immediately after taking Adenocor 3mg?

Food and drinks containing caffeine such as tea, coffee, chocolate and cola should be avoided for at least 12 hours before you are given Adenocor 3mg.

What if you forget to take Adenocor Injection?

If you miss a dose of Adenocor 3mg, please consult your doctor.\n

Adenocor 3mg Injection Reviews

Adenocor 3mg is an anti-arrhythmic medicine used to treat life-threatening arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm). It restores normal heart rhythm by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.

Adenocor 3mg is also used to carry out diagnostic stress tests of the heart. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor may closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG until you become stable. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.

Common side effects of this medicine include flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), headache, chest pain, dizziness, and nausea. Consult your doctor if these effects bother you. This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

How Adenocor 3mg Injection Works

Adenocor 3mg is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.

How to Use Adenocor 3mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Adenocor 3mg Injection

In Arrhythmia: Adenocor 3mg is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it from occurring in the first place, or slowing down the heart rate during an episode. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Uses of Adenocor 3mg Injection

Arrhythmia

Adenocor 3mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Adenocor 3mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Adenocor 3mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Adenocor 3mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Adenocor 3mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adenocor 3mg. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Adenocor 3mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Adenocor 3mg is recommended.

Driving ^{NOT RELEVANT}

Not relevant, as Adenocor 3mg is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

Quick Tips

Stop taking medication and inform your doctor immediately if you experience a slow heartbeat, severe chest pain, and very low blood pressure.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of fits or problems with your heart.
Food and drinks containing caffeine such as chocolate, coffee, and tea must be avoided for at least 12 hours before medicine use.

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Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 26-27.
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