Adenosine Injection

What Is Adenosine Injection Used For

Adenosine Injection is used in helping the heart beat regularly especially for a type of rapid heartbeat called supraventricular tachycardia. If you have a rapid heartbeat from other issues Adenosine Injection might not be the right medication for you. Be sure and ask your physician if Adenosine Injection is right for you.

If you experience or are concerned or require more information about any of the above conditions, please contact your healthcare prescriber about Adenosine Injection.

How To Use Adenosine Injection

Remember to take your medication at regular intervals between every dose so that your drug will work efficiently. It is also important to follow the instructions given and read the patient information leaflet provided as these will differ between different medication.

Adenosine Injection is only to be given as an injection directly into the vein and should only be given by a health care professional in a clinic or hospital setting.

Adenosine Injection should only be taken as instructed by your healthcare prescriber. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your healthcare prescriber first or unless instructed to do so. If the medication is for your child, remember that the dosage instructions will differ, so please check prior to starting the medication.

Conflicting Medications With Adenosine Injection

Always consult the doctor who prescribed Adenosine Injection to you; as this is only a partial interacting medicines list:
  • Carbamazepine
  • Theophylline
  • Caffeine
  • Dipyridamole
It is very important to inform your healthcare prescriber of your medical history and the drugs that you are taking. For example, drugs that you are currently taking along with Adenosine Injection may interact with each other. Inform your healthcare prescriber if you fall into any one of the following categories below:
  • Are a smoker
  • Use any other legal or illegal drugs or substances
  • Consume alcohol or caffeine on a regular basis

All of the categories listed above may affect the outcome of the medicine Adenosine Injection and as a result give rise to unwanted side-effects.

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