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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Adenosine safe for pregnant women?

Adenosine has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Adenosine safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Adenosine for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Adenosine on the Kidneys?

Adenosine rarely harms 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?

Effects of Adenosine on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.

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, you will not get addicted to Adenosine.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Adenosine since it does not cause drowsiness.

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?

There is no benefit of taking Adenosine for mental disorders.

No

Adenosine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Adenosine

Taking Adenosine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Adenosine

Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Adenosine are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.

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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