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Adenocor
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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
Adenocor has an antiarrhythmic effect on the body. It is used to stabilize metabolic processes in the myocardium.
ATC classification
Active ingredients
Pharmacological group
Pharmachologic effect
Indications Adenocor
Adenocor should be used in the following cases: to stop a paroxysm of SVT (including Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome); as an auxiliary drug in the process of cardiological diagnostics (for such procedures as two-dimensional echocardiography, scintigraphy, and determination of the location of the AV block).
Release form
It is produced in the form of an injection solution – vials No. 6 with a volume of 2 ml (6 mg).
Pharmacodynamics
The drug has an antiarrhythmic effect (mainly in the development of supraventricular tachyarrhythmias). Reduces the speed of AV conduction and the automaticity of the sinus node, increases the refractoriness of the AV node, and is also able to interrupt the re-entry mechanism in the AV node. It has vasodilatory and coronary dilating properties. In some cases (often due to slow intravenous infusion) it can cause a decrease in blood pressure. It is believed that most of the effects of the drug occur due to the activation of specific adenosine receptors. The drug begins to affect the body immediately.
Dosing and administration
The drug should be administered intravenously quickly (within 2 seconds), in a dosage of 3 mg. An additional dose is 6 mg (administered after 1-2 minutes; if there is no result, another 12 mg of the solution is administered after 1-2 minutes).
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Use Adenocor during pregnancy
During pregnancy, the drug is allowed to be used if there is a vital need.
Contraindications
Contraindicated for use if the patient has grade 2 or 3 AV block or SSSU (exceptions may be made for patients with a pacemaker).
Side effects Adenocor
Side effects of the drug include blurred vision, headache and dizziness, tachycardia, painful sensations in the heart, bradycardia, nausea, atrioventricular block (of varying severity). In addition, there are bronchial spasms, hyperventilation, increased sweating, a metallic taste in the mouth, as well as pain in the neck, back and arms.
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Interactions with other drugs
When interacting with dipyridamole, the properties of adenosine are enhanced, and in combination with caffeine, theophylline and other xanthines, on the contrary, they are reduced.
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Storage conditions
The medicinal product should be kept in a place closed to children. The temperature should be below 25 °C.
Shelf life
Adenocor is permitted to be used for 3 years from the date of manufacture.
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Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Adenocor" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.