Adenoject 3mg Injection
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Product introduction
Adenoject 3mg Injection is an anti-arrhythmic medicine used to treat life-threatening arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm). It restores normal heart rhythm by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
Adenoject 3mg Injection is also used to carry out diagnostic stress tests of the heart. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor may closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG until you become stable. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.
Common side effects of this medicine include flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), headache, chest pain, dizziness, and nausea. Consult your doctor if these effects bother you. This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
Adenoject 3mg Injection is also used to carry out diagnostic stress tests of the heart. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor may closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG until you become stable. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.
Common side effects of this medicine include flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), headache, chest pain, dizziness, and nausea. Consult your doctor if these effects bother you. This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.
Uses of Adenoject Injection
Benefits of Adenoject Injection
In Arrhythmia
Adenoject 3mg Injection is used to stabilize heart rhythms (particularly atrial fibrillation). It helps in normalizing an abnormal heart rhythm, preventing it from occurring in the first place, or slowing down the heart rate during an episode. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Adenoject 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 Adenoject
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Headache
- Numbness
- Chest pain
How to use Adenoject Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Adenoject Injection works
Adenoject 3mg Injection is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adenoject 3mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adenoject 3mg 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adenoject 3mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Adenoject 3mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adenoject 3mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Adenoject 3mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adenoject 3mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Adenoject 3mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Adenoject Injection?
If you miss a dose of Adenoject 3mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- Food and drinks containing caffeine such as chocolate, coffee, and tea must be avoided for at least 12 hours before medicine use.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor immediately if you experience a slow heartbeat, severe chest pain, and very low blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of fits or problems with your heart.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Purine nucleosides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Miscellaneous agents- anti arrhythmic
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does Adenoject 3mg Injection lower blood pressure?
Yes, studies have shown that administration of Adenoject 3mg Injection decreases blood pressure or causes hypotension. Therefore, it is advisable to inform your doctor if you already have low blood pressure.
What vitals do I need to monitor while taking Adenoject 3mg Injection?
Your doctor will advise you to monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and oxygen levels closely while taking this medicine.
What kind of food should be avoided immediately after taking Adenoject 3mg Injection?
Food and drinks containing caffeine such as tea, coffee, chocolate and cola should be avoided for at least 12 hours before you are given Adenoject 3mg Injection.
How is Adenoject 3mg Injection administered? Why is it given rapidly?
Adenoject 3mg Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse as an injection in a hospital setting. It is given rapidly (over 2 seconds) into one of your veins in order to slow down heart beat and to restore it to normal heart rhythm.
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
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