Simenda 12.5mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Lupin Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Levosimendan (12.5mg) |
| Storage | Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze. |
| Chemical Class | Hydrazone & pyridazine derivative{Phenylhydrazines} |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Calcium sensitizer |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 736 |
FAQ
Can Simenda 12.5mg be given to patients with liver disease?
Simenda 12.5mg must be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver
impairment although no dose adjustment appears necessary for these patients. It should not be used in patients with severe liver disease.
impairment although no dose adjustment appears necessary for these patients. It should not be used in patients with severe liver disease.
Can Simenda 12.5mg lower blood pressure?
Yes, Simenda 12.5mg can lower your blood pressure. Your blood pressure will be closely monitored after administration of Simenda 12.5mg.
Can Simenda 12.5mg be given to patients with kidney disease?
Simenda 12.5mg should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate kidney impairment since impaired kidney function may lead to accumulation of the drug in the body leading to unwanted side effects.
Does Simenda 12.5mg cause a headache?
Yes, headache is a common side effect of Simenda 12.5mg. For any kind of pain after using Simenda 12.5mg, it is advisable to take sufficient rest, have a good diet, and avoid alcohol. If headaches become severe, consult your doctor.
What test will be prescribed before and during treatment with Simenda 12.5mg?
Simenda 12.5mg may result in a decrease in your potassium and hemoglobin level. Thus your doctor will prescribe tests to monitor them regularly.
Does Simenda 12.5mg increase heart rate?
Yes, Simenda 12.5mg may increase your heart rate. In such a case, your doctor will reduce the rate of infusion or discontinue if needed.
What if you forget to take Simenda Injection?
If you miss a dose of Simenda 12.5mg, please consult your doctor.\n
Simenda 12.5mg Injection Reviews
Simenda 12.5mg is a medicine used for the treatment of heart failure. It increases the pumping activity of the heart and relaxes the blood vessels, which further improves the blood circulation throughout the body.
Simenda 12.5mg is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor will closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG until you become stable. You can also improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress.
The most common side effects of this medicine include hypotension (low blood pressure), increased heart rate, nausea, constipation, and headache. This medicine may be used with caution for some people. Thus, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
Simenda 12.5mg is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor will closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG until you become stable. You can also improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress.
The most common side effects of this medicine include hypotension (low blood pressure), increased heart rate, nausea, constipation, and headache. This medicine may be used with caution for some people. Thus, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
How Simenda 12.5mg Injection Works
Simenda 12.5mg makes the heart pump blood with more strength and force, which increases the blood circulation throughout the body.
How to Use Simenda 12.5mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Simenda 12.5mg Injection
- In Heart failure: Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen and other parts of your body. Simenda 12.5mg makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is therefore an effective treatment for heart failure.It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
Uses of Simenda 12.5mg Injection
- Heart failure
Simenda 12.5mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CAUTION
Simenda 12.5mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Simenda 12.5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Simenda 12.5mg is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Simenda 12.5mg. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Simenda 12.5mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Simenda 12.5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Simenda 12.5mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Simenda 12.5mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Simenda 12.5mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Simenda 12.5mg is given as a drip into a vein (intravenous infusion) under the supervision of a doctor.
- It makes you feel dizzy or lightheaded. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- You will be constantly monitored for changes in ECG, blood pressure and heart rate for at least 3 days after the treatment or until you become stable.
References
- Katzung BG, Parmley WW. Drugs Used in Heart Failure. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 210, 216.
- Teerlink JR, Sliwa K, Opie LH. Heart Failure. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 180-81.
- Simdax. Levosimendan.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).