It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Osiden. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Osiden 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Osiden is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Osiden is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Osiden is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Osiden is recommended.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Osiden is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Osiden may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Osiden 6mg/2ml Injection
Introduction
Osiden 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.
Osiden is also used to carry out diagnostic stress tests o...
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Uses of Osiden
Arrhythmia
Side effects of Osiden
Common
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Nausea
Numbness
Tingling
Chest pain
How to use Osiden
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Osiden works
Osiden is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
What if you forget to take Osiden?
If you miss a dose of Osiden, please consult your doctor.
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...
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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.
Brief Description
Indication
Intravenous
Differential diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardias
Adult: Initially, 3 mg by rapid IV inj into a central or large peripheral vein o...
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Administration
Adenosine effects antagonised by methylxanthines like caffeine, theophylline, etc. Concomitant carbamazepine may increase the risk of heart block.
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Adult Dose
Pregnancy; heart transplant patients; patients on dipyridamole (lower initial dose of adenosine 0.5-1 mg); atrial fibrillation or flutter with accesso...
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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 st...
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Contraindication
Intravenous
Differential diagnosis of supraventricular tachycardias
Child: Initially, 50-100 mcg/kg; if necessary, may increase dose by 50-100 mcg/k...
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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 patie...
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