Adenocor 3mg Injection
Product introduction
Adenocor 3mg 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.
Adenocor 3mg 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.
Uses of Adenocor Injection
Benefits of Adenocor Injection
In Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia is a condition where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly, which can cause symptoms like dizziness, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or fainting. Adenocor 3mg Injection helps quickly restore a normal heart rhythm during episodes of sudden irregular heartbeat. It brings fast relief from symptoms and helps stabilize heart function, improving overall safety and comfort during such episodes.
Side effects of Adenocor Injection
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
Common side effects of Adenocor
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Chest pain
- Headache
- Numbness
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 regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adenocor 3mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adenocor 3mg 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
Adenocor 3mg 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 Adenocor 3mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adenocor 3mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Adenocor 3mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
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.
What if you forget to take Adenocor Injection?
If you miss a dose of Adenocor 3mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick 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.
- It is given as a rapid injection into a vein by a doctor or healthcare professional.
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Purine nucleosides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Miscellaneous Antiarrhythmics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Adenocor with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Adenosine with Dipyridamole. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
Dipyridamole may reduce the requirement of Adenosine.
Follow your doctor's advice. Aminophylline may block the action of Adenosine.
Follow your doctor's advice. Aminophylline may block the action of Adenosine.
It is recommended to avoid Caffeine for at least 24 hours before taking Adenosine. Please consult your doctor accordingly. Caffeine may reduce the efficacy of Adenosine.
It is recommended to avoid Caffeine for at least 24 hours before taking Adenosine. Please consult your doctor accordingly. Caffeine may reduce the efficacy of Adenosine.
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Adenocor Injection for?
Arrhythmia
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FAQs
Does Adenocor 3mg Injection lower blood pressure?
Yes, studies have shown that administration of Adenocor 3mg Injection 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 Injection?
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 Injection?
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 Injection.
How is Adenocor 3mg Injection administered? Why is it given rapidly?
Adenocor 3mg Injection 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.
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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.
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Marketer details
Name: Sanofi India Ltd
Address: Sanofi House, CTS No.117-B, L&T Business Park, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai 400072
Country of origin: India
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