Generic name: adenosine [ a-DEN-oh-seen ]
Brand names: Adenocard, Adenoscan, Adeno-jec, My-O-Den, Myoden
Dosage forms: compounding powder (monophosphate); intravenous solution (3 mg/mL; 300 mcg/50 mL-NaCl 0.9%)
Drug classes:Cardiac stressing agents, Group V antiarrhythmics
What is adenosine?
Adenosine is a naturally occurring substance that relaxes and dilates blood vessels. Adenosine also affects the electrical activity of the heart.
Adenosine is used to help restore normal heartbeats in people with certain heart rhythm disorders.
Adenosine is also used during a stress test of the heart.
Adenosine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Before receiving adenosine, tell your doctor if you have asthma or other breathing problems, or if you have ever had a seizure.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with adenosine if you have a serious heart condition such as "sick sinus syndrome" or "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker), or slow heartbeats that have caused you to faint.
Your doctor will perform tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely receiving adenosine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
