Adenosine Benefits & Uses

Adenosine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Arrhythmia

Adenosine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 12 mg, depends on severity of disease
Geriatric	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 12 mg, depends on severity of disease
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Adenosine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Adenosine is used -

Severe

Slow heart rate (pulse)
Bradycardia

Moderate

Chest Pain
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Blurred vision

Mild

Headache
Dizziness
Flushing
Paresthesia
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Back Pain

Adenosine Related Warnings

Is the use of Adenosine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Adenosine.

Mild
Is the use of Adenosine safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Adenosine in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Adenosine on the Kidneys?

Adenosine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Adenosine on the Liver?

Side effects of Adenosine rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Adenosine on the Heart?

Adenosine may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Adenosine with Other Drugs

Adenosine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adenosine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Adenosine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Arrhythmia
Heart Disease
Heart Failure
Atrial Fibrillation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Frequently asked Questions about Adenosine

Is this Adenosine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Adenosine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Adenosine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Adenosine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Adenosine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Adenosine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Adenosine

You can take Adenosine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Adenosine

Drinking alcohol while taking Adenosine may lead to slight side effects. If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor.

Mild

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Adenocard® IV (adenosine injection)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 536-538

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 112-113

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