Simenda Information

Simenda is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Failure.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Simenda. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Simenda also has some side effects, the most common being Decreased blood pressure, Nausea or vomiting, Insomnia. Normally, these side effects of Simenda are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Simenda's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Simenda has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Simenda related warnings section.

Simenda is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Simenda contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Simenda may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Simenda is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Simenda Benefits & Uses
Simenda Dosage & How to Take
Simenda Side Effects
Simenda Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Simenda with Other Drugs
Simenda Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Simenda
Simenda Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Simenda Benefits & Uses

Simenda is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Simenda 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: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 24 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Loading dose: 6-24 mcg/kg over 10 min followed by 0.05-0.2 mcg/kg/min continuous infusion, adjust according to response.
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 24 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Loading dose: 6-24 mcg/kg over 10 min followed by 0.05-0.2 mcg/kg/min continuous infusion, adjust according to response.

Simenda Related Warnings

Is the use of Simenda safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Simenda during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Simenda safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Simenda in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Simenda is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Simenda on the Kidneys?

Simenda may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Simenda on the Liver?

Simenda may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Simenda on the Heart?

Simenda has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Simenda with Other Drugs

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

Simenda Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Simenda

Is this Simenda habit forming or addictive?

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

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Simenda can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Simenda should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Simenda is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Simenda Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Simenda

Taking Simenda with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Simenda

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Simenda.

Unknown