adenosine
Adenosine is an injectable medication used to treat certain types of irregular heart rhythm problems. This medication is also used for diagnosing heart problems during a heart stress test. It's a very quick-acting medication that's given through the vein by a trained healthcare provider.
What is Adenosine?
What is Adenosine used for?
- Certain types of irregular heart rhythms
- Diagnosis of certain heart problems in people who can't exercise for a stress test
Drug facts
| Common Brands | Adenocard |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Antiarrhythmic / Diagnostic agent |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | No lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Prescription only |
Adenosine dosage
Typical dosage for Adenosine
Interactions between Adenosine and other drugs
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Aminophylline
- Carbamazepine
- Dimenhydrinate
- Dyphylline
- Inotersen
- Pentoxifylline
- Theophylline
- Verapamil
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
