Carnosine 6mg Injection
Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

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In-stock 2 ml in 1 vial
216.00

USED FOR:
Arrhythmias

COMPOSITION:
Adenosine (6mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Carnosine 6mg 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

Carnosine 6mg 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 Carnosine 6mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Carnosine 6mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Carnosine 6mg Injection is recommended.

Liver

Carnosine 6mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Carnosine 6mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Adenosine   6mg

Uses of Carnosine Injection
Carnosine 6mg Injection is used in the treatment of arrhythmias.

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

How Carnosine Injection works
Carnosine 6mg 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 Carnosine 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 Carnosine a vasopressor/does Carnosine cause vasodilation/ vasoconstriction/ bronchoconstriction?
Carnosine causes vasodilatation which may result in headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, tachycardia and flushing. It also causes bronchoconstriction resulting in breathlessness and chest discomfort

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

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