Adenosine
Adenosine Receptor Agonist [EPC]
What it is used for
Rapid reversion to sinus rhythm of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias, including those associated with accessory conducting pathways (e.g. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome); aid to diagnosis of broad or narrow complex supraventricular tachycardias.
Warnings
Monitor ECG and have resuscitation facilities available; atrial fibrillation or flutter with accessory pathway [conduction down anomalous pathway may increase]; first-degree AV block; bundle branch block; left main coronary artery stenosis; uncorrected hypovolaemia; stenotic valvular heart disease; left to right shunt; pericarditis; pericardial effusion; autonomic dysfunction; stenotic carotid artery disease with cerebrovascular insufficiency; recent myocardial infarction; heart failure; heart transplant.
Possible side effects
Nausea; arrhythmia [discontinue if asystole or severe bradycardia occur], sinus pause, AV block, flushing, angina [discontinue], dizziness; dyspnoea; headache; less commonly metallic taste; palpitation, hyperventilation, weakness, blurred vision, sweating; very rarely transient worsening of intracranial hypertension, bronchospasm, injection-site reactions; also reported vomiting, syncope, hypotension [discontinue if severe], cardiac arrest, respiratory failure [discontinue], and convulsions.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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