Adenosine injection how to use: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Contraindications
Adenosine injection how to use: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Contraindications
Adenosine injection is a medication that contains the active substance adenosine. Adenosine is a naturally occurring nucleoside that plays a vital role in various biochemical processes within the body.
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0:00 Adenosine injection
0:24 Indications
0:45 How to use
1:15 Contraindications
1:36 Precautions
1:57 Side effects
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8.94 -> Adenosine injection is a medication that contains
the active substance adenosine. Adenosine is a
13.68 -> naturally occurring nucleoside that plays a
vital role in various biochemical processes
17.46 -> within the body. In medical use, adenosine is
primarily known for its cardiovascular effects,
21.96 -> particularly in the management of
certain heart rhythm disturbances.
29.04 -> Indications:
30.36 -> Adenosine injection is indicated for
the following medical conditions:
34.14 -> -Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), a type
36.36 -> of abnormal fast heartbeat originating
above the heart's ventricles.
36.96 -> -Diagnosis of coronary artery
disease, as it can be used in
42.36 -> a stress test to induce temporary
blood flow changes in the heart.
50.22 -> How to use
51.3 -> Adenosine is administered as an
intravenous (IV) injection. The
54.36 -> dosage and administration protocol may
vary based on the specific indication,
57.78 -> patient characteristics, and
healthcare provider's recommendations.
60.6 -> For example, in the treatment of SVT, a common
dosage might involve an initial rapid IV injection
65.7 -> of 6 mg, followed by a second injection of 12
mg if necessary after a brief interval. The
70.86 -> second injection can be increased to 18 mg if the
initial doses do not produce the desired effect.
79.5 -> Contraindications
81.84 -> Adenosine injection should not be used in
certain situations, including but not limited to:
86.1 -> -Known hypersensitivity to adenosine
or any of the injection's components.
89.76 -> -Second- or third-degree
atrioventricular (AV) block
92.04 -> without a functioning pacemaker.
-Sinus node disease, such as sick sinus syndrome.
100.98 -> Precautions
101.7 -> Adenosine should be administered
under medical supervision,
104.58 -> preferably in a setting where
cardiac monitoring is available.
107.16 -> Inform your healthcare provider about any
current medications, medical conditions,
111.18 -> or allergies before receiving adenosine injection.
113.4 -> Follow your healthcare provider's instructions
for the administration of adenosine.
122.4 -> Side effects
123.42 -> Common side effects of
adenosine injection may include:
126.18 -> -Flushing
-Chest discomfort
127.56 -> -Shortness of breath
-Dizziness or lightheadedness
129.96 -> -Nausea
-Headache
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