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
Side effects of Adecard
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.
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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