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Carnosine 6mg Injection

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Product introduction

Carnosine 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.

Carnosine 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.

Uses of Carnosine Injection

Benefits of Carnosine Injection

In Arrhythmia

Carnosine 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.

Side effects of Carnosine 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 Carnosine

  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Dizziness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Numbness
  • Chest pain

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 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 Carnosine 6mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carnosine 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
Carnosine 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 Carnosine 6mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carnosine 6mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Carnosine 6mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
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.

What if you forget to take Carnosine Injection?

If you miss a dose of Carnosine 6mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Purine nucleosides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Miscellaneous agents- anti arrhythmic

Interaction with drugs

Taking Carnosine with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Imitrisin, Biofylin, Aminophylline
Life-threatening
Brand(s): Persantin, Cardiwell, Thrombonil
Life-threatening
Brand(s): Theopin, Zvtho, Tglo
Life-threatening

Patient concerns

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FAQs

Q. Does Carnosine 6mg Injection lower blood pressure?

Yes, studies have shown that administration of Carnosine 6mg Injection decreases blood pressure or causes hypotension. Therefore, it is advisable to inform your doctor if you already have low blood pressure.

Q. What vitals do I need to monitor while taking Carnosine 6mg Injection?

Your doctor will advise you to monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and oxygen levels closely while taking this medicine.

Q. What kind of food should be avoided immediately after taking Carnosine 6mg 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 Carnosine 6mg Injection.

Q. How is Carnosine 6mg Injection administered? Why is it given rapidly?

Carnosine 6mg 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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Name: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.
Country of origin: India

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