Product introduction
CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML is a medicine used for short-term treatment of heart failure. It is also used to treat patients with a poorly functioning heart after a heart surgery. It makes the heart pump blood more efficiently.
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 till you became 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 irregular heartbeat, nausea, and decreased blood pressure. 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 Cardiotone Injection
Benefits of Cardiotone Injection
In Heart Failure
Heart failure is a condition where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs, leading to symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling in the legs. CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML helps the heart pump more effectively and improves blood flow, reducing these symptoms. This medicine helps in supporting better heart function, improves physical activity capacity, and overall quality of life in people with heart failure.
Side effects of Cardiotone 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 Cardiotone
- Low blood platelets
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Nausea
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use Cardiotone Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cardiotone Injection works
CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML is a vasodilator. It increases the level of a chemical messenger (cAMP), which helps the smooth muscles to relax. Thus, dilates the blood vessels to a better blood flow in to the heart. It also promotes the heart’s contractile ability to pump more blood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML is intended for use in hospitalized patients.
Kidney
CAUTION
CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Cardiotone Injection?
If you miss a dose of CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML
₹2949/Injection
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Quick tips
- If mild burning or pain at the injection site bothers you consult with your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Bipyridines and oligopyridines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Phosphodiesterase-III Inhibitors
FAQs
I am experiencing severe gastrointestinal disturbances like vomiting and abdominal pain. What shall I do?
Gastrointestinal disturbances like vomiting, nausea and abdominal pain and are common side effects of this medicine. If your symptoms have become worse, consult your doctor who may reduce the dosage or discontinue the medicine based on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.
Can treatment with CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML cause low platelet count?
Yes, this medicine can reduce the number of platelets in your body. It is more common in patients receiving prolonged therapy. If your platelet count falls below 150,000/mm3, then your doctor might reduce the dosage of your medicine till counts have either stabilized or returned to pretreatment levels. Pre-drug platelet counts and frequent platelet counts during therapy are recommended to assist in decisions regarding dosage modifications.
I am taking furosemide for high blood pressure, can I take CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML with it?
It is advisable not to take furosemide along with CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML. This is because furosemide may increase the excretion rate of CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML which could result in reduced the level of the medicine in the body and thus a reduction in efficacy. Consult your doctor who could advise you more on this.
Does CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML affect fertility?
This medicine does not have any effect on fertility, in both males and females.
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- 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. p. 72.
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Country of origin: India
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