Themidrine 30mg Injection
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Product introduction
Themidrine 30mg Injection is used to treat the low blood pressure commonly seen following spinal anesthesia. It raises blood pressure by narrowing the blood vessels of the heart.
Themidrine 30mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood pressure while you are taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and increased heart rate. This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, liver, heart, or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.
Themidrine 30mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood pressure while you are taking this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and increased heart rate. This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from diabetes, liver, heart, or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.
Uses of Themidrine Injection
- Severe allergic reactions
- Hypotension following spinal anesthesia
- Glaucoma
- Decreased blood pressure
- Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area)
- Bleeding
- Allergic conditions
- Cardiac arrest
Benefits of Themidrine Injection
In Hypotension following spinal anesthesia
Themidrine 30mg Injection is used to relieve low blood pressure (hypotension) which may occur due to administration of anesthesia in the spine during an operation. This medicine helps to bring back the blood pressure within normal range and therefore prevents any sudden fall or even serious complications that might have otherwise followed due to low blood pressure.
Side effects of Themidrine 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 Themidrine
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Increased heart rate
How to use Themidrine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Themidrine Injection works
Themidrine 30mg Injection works on the blood vessels and increases the blood flow to heart and lungs, thereby improving the disease condition.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Themidrine 30mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Themidrine 30mg 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Themidrine 30mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Themidrine 30mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Themidrine 30mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Themidrine 30mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Themidrine Injection?
If you miss a dose of Themidrine 30mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- It is usually given as a slow injection into your veins by a doctor or healthcare professional.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken medication to treat severe depression.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenethylamine
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Sympathomimetic Agents
Interaction with drugs
Taking Themidrine with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause a fatal increase in blood pressure before surgery.
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Ephedrine.
Concurrent use may cause a fatal increase in blood pressure.
Do not consume Tranylcypromine with Ephedrine. If Tranylcypromine is essential, ensure a gap of At least 2 weeks after
Concurrent use may cause a serious increase in blood pressure.
Do not consume Furazolidone with Ephedrine. If essential, consult your doctor.
Concurrent use may cause a fatal increase in blood pressure before surgery.
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Ephedrine.
Concurrent use may cause high blood pressure. You may experience palpitations and headaches.
Do not consume Moclobemide with Ephedrine.
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Address: 11/12, Udyog Nagar, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai- 400104.
Country of origin: India
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