Adenoject 6mg Injection
Adenoject 6mg Injection 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.
Adenoject 6mg Injection
Basic Information
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Adenoject 6mg Injection 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.
Adenoject 6mg Injection 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.
03Uses
Arrhythmia
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Adenoject 6mg Injection is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Adenoject 6mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Arrhythmia
Adenoject 6mg Injection 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.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Chest pain
Numbness
Headache
Nausea
Lightheadedness
Dizziness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adenoject 6mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adenoject 6mg Injection 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.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adenoject 6mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Adenoject 6mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adenoject 6mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Adenoject 6mg Injection is recommended.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adenoject 6mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Adenoject 6mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Food and drinks containing caffeine such as chocolate, coffee, and tea must be avoided for at least 12 hours before medicine use.
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 have a history of fits or problems with your heart.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
References
Sources and references
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Hume JR, Grant AO. Agents Used in Cardiac Arrhythmias. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 244.
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.
Nattel S, Gersh BJ, Opie LH. Antiarrhythmic Drugs and Strategies. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. pp. 299-300.
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