Adecard6mg/2ml
Injection
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adecard. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Adecard may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Adecard 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 Adecard is intended for use in hospitalised patients. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Adecard is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Adecard is recommended. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Adecard is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Adecard may not be needed in the... View More |
Introduction
Adecard is an anti-arrhythmic medicine used to treat life-threatening arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm). It restores normal heart rhythm by blocking ab... View More
Uses of Adecard
- Arrhythmia
Side effects of Adecard
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Chest pain
How to use Adecard
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Adecard works
Adecard is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
What if you forget to take Adecard?
If you miss a dose of Adecard, please consult your doctor.
- 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.
Indication
Intravenous Differential diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardias Adult: Initially, 3 mg by rapid IV inj into a central or large peripheral vein ove... View More
Administration
Adenosine effects antagonised by methylxanthines like caffeine, theophylline, etc. Concomitant carbamazepine may increase the risk of heart block. Po... View More
Adult Dose
Pregnancy; heart transplant patients; patients on dipyridamole (lower initial dose of adenosine 0.5-1 mg); atrial fibrillation or flutter with accessory... View More
Renal Dose
Adenosine acts rapidly to slow down conduction through the AV node via the A1 receptors. It also mediates peripheral and coronary vasodilatation by stim... View More
Contraindication
Intravenous Differential diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardias Child: Initially, 50-100 mcg/kg; if necessary, may increase dose by 50-100 mcg/kg ... View More
Mode of Action
IV Administration Adenocard: given as a rapid injection (1-3 sec) by peripheral IV route directly into vein or into IV line close (proximal) to patient... View More
Precaution
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, Supraventricular tachycardia
Pregnancy Category Note
>10% Flushing (18%),Dyspnea (12%) 1-10% Chest pain (7%),HA (2%),Lightheadedness (2%),Dizziness (1%),Tingling in arms (1%),Numbness (1%),Nausea (3%)... View More
Interaction
2nd or 3rd degree AV block and sick sinus syndrome (unless pacemaker fitted), asthma, hypersensitivity.
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