Caden

by Himmel

Active ingredient: Adenosine

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About Adenosine

Cardiac Therapy

Uses

Rapid conversion to a normal sinus rhythm of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias, including those associated with accessory by-pass tracts (Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome). Diagnostic: Aid to diagnosis of broad or narrow complex supraventricular tachycardias. Sensitization of intra-cavitary electrophysiological investigations.

How to take it

Adults: Initial dose: 3 mg given as a rapid IV bolus (over 2 seconds). Second dose: If the first dose does not result in elimination of the supraventricular tachycardia within 1 to 2 minutes, 6 mg should be given also as a rapid intravenous bolus. Third dose: If the second dose does not result in elimination of the supraventricular tachycardia within 1 to 2 minutes 12mg should be given also as a rapid intravenous bolus. Higher doses are not recommended. Children: Treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia: First bolus of 0.1 mg/kg body weight (maximum dose of 6mg). Increments of 0.1 mg/kg body weight as needed to achieve termination of supraventricular tachycardia; max dose: 12…

Side effects

Flushing, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, throat/neck/jaw discomfort, abdominal pain, dizziness, nausea, headache, stomach upset, weakness, hypotension, nervousness, irregular heartbeat, heart attack and ventricular arrhythmias.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Not rated. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Sick sinus syndrome, second or third degree Atrioventricular (AV) block (except in patients with a functioning artificial pacemaker), chronic obstructive lung disease with evidence of bronchospasm (e.g. asthma bronchiole), long QT syndrome, severe hypotension, decompensated states of heart failure. Precautions: The occurrence of angina, severe bradycardia, severe hypotension, respiratory failure (potentially fatal), or asystole/cardiac arrest (potentially fatal), should lead to immediate discontinuation of administration. Adenosine may trigger convulsions in patients who are susceptible to convulsions.…

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Interactions with Adenosine

Dipyridamole, aminophylline, theophylline and other xanthines.

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