Adenocor 6 mg/2ml Injection
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 14 June 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Conversion to sinus rhythm of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: Initial 3 mg IV bolus, then 6 mg if needed, followed by 12 mg if still ineffective.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Patients with heart failure
- Recent myocardial infarction
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Dipyridamole
- Aminophylline
- Theophylline
- Carbamazepine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to adenosine
- Second/third degree AV block
- Sick sinus syndrome
- COPD
- Long QT syndrome
- Severe hypotension
Common side effects
- Bradycardia
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Dyspnoea
- Chest pressure
Counselling Points
- Monitor for bradycardia and hypotension
- Avoid xanthine-containing foods 12 hours prior
- Use in a monitored setting only
Serious warnings
- Severe hypotension
- Severe bradycardia
- Respiratory failure
- Asystole/cardiac arrest
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