ADENOJECT 30MG INJECTION

Uses and Benefits of ADENOJECT 30MG INJECTION (ADENOSINE 30MG)

Adenosine 30mg is used mainly to treat and diagnose certain abnormal fast heart rhythms.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• To quickly convert paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) back to a normal heart rhythm
• As part of certain cardiac stress tests to check blood flow to the heart
• To help doctors identify the type of abnormal heart rhythm during an ECG evaluation

HOW IT WORKS

• Adenosine acts on the heart's electrical conduction system, briefly slowing down signals passing through the AV node
• This short pause interrupts the abnormal electrical circuit causing the fast heartbeat, allowing the heart's natural rhythm to take over
• Its effect lasts only a few seconds, which is why it is given as a rapid injection under monitoring

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• It is not used for long-term control of heart rate or rhythm
• It is not a treatment for high blood pressure
• It is not used for chest pain unrelated to arrhythmia or stress testing
• It is not for home or self-administration under any circumstance

Side Effects of ADENOJECT 30MG INJECTION (ADENOSINE 30MG)

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Flushing or warmth in the face
• Chest tightness or discomfort
• Shortness of breath for a few seconds
• A brief feeling of the heart skipping or pausing
• Lightheadedness

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Nausea
• Metallic taste in mouth
• Sweating
• Anxiety or nervous feeling during injection

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe or prolonged chest pain
• Fainting or loss of consciousness
• Very slow or irregular heartbeat that does not recover
• Severe difficulty breathing or wheezing
• Signs of a serious allergic reaction such as swelling of face/throat, rash, or severe dizziness

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use ADENOJECT 30MG INJECTION (ADENOSINE 30MG)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Adenosine 30mg is given only as an injection by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinical setting
• It is administered rapidly into a vein, usually followed immediately by a saline flush
• Continuous ECG monitoring is done during and after the injection to watch the heart's response
• The dose and number of injections needed will be decided by the treating doctor based on your response
• You should not attempt to take or administer this medicine yourself

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• This does not apply, as adenosine is given only under direct medical supervision during a procedure or emergency, not as a regular home medicine

STORAGE

• This medicine is stored and handled by hospital or clinic staff, not by patients at home
• It is kept at room temperature, protected from light and freezing, as per the healthcare facility's protocol
• Patients do not need to worry about storing this medicine themselves

Safety Information and Precautions for ADENOJECT 30MG INJECTION (ADENOSINE 30MG)

This medicine is prescription-only and is administered strictly under medical supervision; it is not available for self-purchase or home use in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Have certain types of heart block (second- or third-degree) without a pacemaker
• Have sick sinus syndrome without a pacemaker
• Are known to be allergic to adenosine
• Have severe, uncontrolled asthma or active bronchospasm

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have asthma or any breathing/lung condition
• Have low blood pressure
• Have had a heart transplant
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Are taking any other heart medicines

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Dipyridamole, which can increase adenosine's effects significantly
• Theophylline and caffeine-containing medicines, which can reduce its effectiveness
• Carbamazepine, which may increase risk of heart block
• Other heart rhythm medicines being used simultaneously

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is adenosine given as a tablet at home?

No, it is given only as an injection in a hospital or clinical setting under monitoring.

Will I feel discomfort during the injection?

Many people feel brief flushing, chest tightness, or breathlessness for a few seconds; this is expected and passes quickly.

How long does adenosine take to work?

• It works almost immediately, usually within seconds of injection, because it is broken down very quickly in the body.
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