Adenocor 3mg Injection
Sanofi India Ltd

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In-stock 2 ml in 1 vial
173.78

USED FOR:
Arrhythmias

COMPOSITION:
Adenosine (3mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Adenocor 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.

Lactation

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

Driving

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

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

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

Liver

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

Adenosine   3mg

Uses of Adenocor Injection
Adenocor 3mg Injection is used in the treatment of arrhythmias.

How to use Adenocor Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Adenocor Injection works
Adenocor 3mg Injection is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It works by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart to correct irregular heartbeat to a normal rhythm.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Lightheadedness, Slow heart rate, Headache, Breathlessness, Dizziness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Chest tightness, Burning sensation.

Expert advice for Adenocor Injection

Inform your doctor if you have any of the following heart problems: heart attack/ failure, or heart transplant within the last year; unusual heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation or flutter), low blood volume/ narrowing of heart valves.
Consult your doctor if you have narrowing of the main arteries in your neck (carotid arteries).
Take precautions while taking adenosine if you have recurrent fits.
Caution must be exercised if you have had recurrent fits or experienced difficulty in breathing and problems associated with blood pressure, urination, defecation, etc.
You may need to monitor your condition (ECG and blood pressure) while taking adenosine.
Avoid food or drinks that have caffeine before taking this drug. 
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is adenosine a hormone/an amino acid/nucleotides/beta blocker/calcium channel blocker?
Adenosine belongs to class of drugs called nucleosides. It acts by restoring the heart rhythm. It also relaxes blood vessels supplying the heart and increases blood flow, thereby relieving abnormal electrical activity due to compromised blood flow to heart

Q. Is Adenocor a vasopressor/does Adenocor cause vasodilation/ vasoconstriction/ bronchoconstriction?
Adenocor causes vasodilatation which may result in headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, tachycardia and flushing. It also causes bronchoconstriction resulting in breathlessness and chest discomfort

Q. Does Adenocor makes you sleepy?
No. Adenocor has no effect on sleep

Q. Does Adenocor cause atrial fibrillation?
Yes, Adenocor can cause various types of disturbances in heart rhythm; atrial fibrillation is one of them.

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