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Adenosine

6 known interactions
1 brand name

Indications

  • Rapid reversion to sinus rhythm of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias, including those associated with accessory conducting pathways (e.g. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome), Used to aid to diagnosis of broad or narrow complex supraventricular tachycardias
  • Rapid reversion to sinus rhythm of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias, including those associated with accessory conducting pathways (e.g. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome) in patients with a heart transplant, Aid to diagnosis of broad or narrow complex supraventricular tachycardias in patients with a heart transplant
  • Used in conjunction with radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging in patients who cannot exercise adequately or

Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

6 drug interactions identified for Adenosine. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

Cautions

Atrial fibrillation; atrial fibrillation with accessory pathway (conduction down anomalous pathway may increase); atrial flutter; atrial flutter with accessory pathway (conduction down anomalous pathw...

Side Effects

Common or very common Abdominal discomfort; arrhythmias; atrioventricular block; chest discomfort; chest pain (discontinue); dizziness; dry mouth; dyspnoea; flushing; headache; hypotension (discontinu...

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Brand Names

Adenocor(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)
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Last reviewed: 2026

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