Adenoscan (Adenosine)
Important safety information:
Very bad and sometimes deadly heart problems (eg, irregular heartbeat) have happened after this drug was given. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.Avoid food or drink that have caffeine (eg, coffee, tea, cocoa, cola, chocolate) before getting this drug. Talk with your doctor if you have questions.
Lab tests, including electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood pressure, may be performed while you use adenosine. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
How to use adenosine:
Use adenosine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Adenosine is given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
If you miss a dose of adenosine, contact your doctor immediately.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use adenosine.
Adenosine is given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
If you miss a dose of adenosine, contact your doctor immediately.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use adenosine.
Do NOT use adenosine if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in adenosine
you have second- or third-degree heart block and do not have an artificial pacemaker
you have sinus node disease (eg, sick sinus syndrome) and do not have an artificial pacemaker
you have certain breathing problems (eg, asthma)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
you have second- or third-degree heart block and do not have an artificial pacemaker
you have sinus node disease (eg, sick sinus syndrome) and do not have an artificial pacemaker
you have certain breathing problems (eg, asthma)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Possible side effects of adenosine:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; flushing; headache; light-headedness; stomach pain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest or throat; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; confusion; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; one-sided weakness; seizure; severe dizziness or headache; shortness of breath or wheezing; speech or vision problems; throat, neck, or jaw pain.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Dizziness; flushing; headache; light-headedness; stomach pain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest or throat; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; confusion; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; one-sided weakness; seizure; severe dizziness or headache; shortness of breath or wheezing; speech or vision problems; throat, neck, or jaw pain.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
