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Medicine, Its Use And Remidies for Ailments - Adenocor
Adenocor (Ad-en-oh-kor) is a medicine which is used in diagnosing or treating abnormal heart rhythms. Adenocor is used to diagnose and treat certain types of irregular heartbeats.
Adenocor contains adenosine.
Adenocor is an injection that is usually given by a healthcare professional. The person responsible for giving you your medicine will make sure that you get the appropriate dose. If you feel that the medicine is making you feel unwell or you think it is not working, you should talk to someone who is involved in your care.
When to take your medicine
Some medicines work best if they are taken at a specific time of day. The person with responsibility for giving you your medicine will make sure that you have your medicine at the prescribed times.
How to take your medicine
This medicine will be given to you as an injection. If you have any concerns about this medicine or how this will be given to you, talk to someone who is involved in your medical care.
Taking too much of your medicine
Having extra doses of some medicines can be harmful. In some cases even one extra dose can cause you problems.
In the case of Adenocor, the person who is responsible for giving you your medicine will make sure that you are given the correct dose.
Stopping your medicine
Your medical team will stop giving you this medicine once it has had its intended effect.
Looking after your medicine
As Adenocor will be given to you as an injection, it will be stored by the medical team.
Is this medicine suitable for you
Adenocor is not suitable for everyone and some people should never use it. Other people should only use it with special care. It is important that the person prescribing this medicine knows your full medical history.
Your prescriber may not prescribe this medicine if you:
- are allergic to any of the ingredients in the medicine
- have asthma
- have certain heart problems
- have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
As part of the process of assessing suitability to take this medicine a prescriber may also arrange tests:
- to check that this medicine is not having any undesired effects
Side Effects
A medicine is only made available to the public if the clinical trials have shown that the benefits of taking the medicine outweigh the risks.
Once a medicine has been licensed, information on the medicine's effects, both intended and unintended, is continuously recorded and updated.
Some side-effects may be serious while others may only be a mild inconvenience. Very occasionally, certain side-effects can be beneficial.
Everyone's reaction to a medicine is different. It is difficult to predict which side-effects you will have from taking a particular medicine, or whether you will have any side-effects at all. The important thing is to tell your prescriber or pharmacist if you are having problems with your medicine.
Very common: More than 10% of people who take Adenocor
- breathing difficulties
- flushing of the face
- heart problems
- slower heart rate
Common: Between 1% and 10% of people who take Adenocor
- burning sensation
- chest pain or feelings of pressure in the chest
- dizziness
- feeling apprehensive
- feelings of tightness in the chest
- headaches
- light-headedness
- nausea
Uncommon: Between 0.1% and 1% of people who take Adenocor
- arm, neck and back pain
- blurred vision
- faster and deeper breathing
- feelings of pressure in the head
- heaviness in the arms
- palpitations
- sweating
- taste changes
Very rare: Less than 0.01% of people who take Adenocor
- bronchospasm
- feelings of discomfort
- injection site problems
- temporary worsening of intracranial hypertension
If you feel unwell or if you have concerns about a side-effect, you will need to seek advice. If you feel very ill, get medical help straight away.
Taking other medicines
If you are taking more than one medicine they may interact with each other. At times your prescriber may decide to use medicines that interact, in other cases this may not be appropriate.
The decision to use medicines that interact depends on your specific circumstances. Your prescriber may decide to use medicines that interact, if it is believed that the benefits of taking the medicines together outweigh the risks. In such cases, it may be necessary to alter your dose or monitor you more closely.
Tell your prescriber the names of all the medicines that you are taking so that they can consider all possible interactions. This includes all the medicines which have been prescribed by your GP, hospital doctor, dentist, nurse, health visitor, midwife or pharmacist. You must also tell your prescriber about medicines which you have bought over the counter without prescriptions.
The following medicines may interact with Adenocor:
- dipyridamole
- theophylline
The following types of medicine may interact with Adenocor:
- medicines that affect the heart's rhythm
- xanthines
If you are taking Adenocor and one of the above medicines or types of medicines, make sure your prescriber knows about it.
Complementary preparations and vitamins
Medicines can interact with complementary preparations and vitamins. In general, there is not much information available about interactions between medicines and complementary preparations or vitamins.
Make sure you tell your prescriber the names of all the complementary preparations and vitamins that you are taking or are planning to take.
Your prescriber can then advise whether it is appropriate for you to take combinations that are known to interact. They can also discuss with you the possible effect that the complementary preparations and vitamins will have on your condition.
- there are no known interactions between Adenocor and any complementary preparations or vitamins
If you experience any unusual effects while taking this medicine in combination with complementary preparations and vitamins, you should tell your prescriber.
Driving and operating machinery
When taking any medicine you should be aware that it might interfere with your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.
- considerations about how this medicine affects driving or operate machinery do not apply to Adenocor
Diet
Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your prescriber may advise you to avoid certain foods.
- this medicine interacts with caffeine
For more advice speak to your prescriber, nutritionist or pharmacist.
Alcohol
Alcohol can interact with certain medicines.
- there are no known interactions between alcohol and Adenocor
Family planning and pregnancy
Most medicines, in some way, can affect the development of a baby in the womb. The effect on the baby differs between medicines and also depends on the stage of pregnancy that you have reached when you take the medicine.
- you should only have this medicine during pregnancy if your doctor thinks that you need it
You need to discuss your specific circumstances with your doctor to weigh up the overall risks and benefits of taking this medicine. You and your doctor can make a decision about whether you are going to take this medicine during pregnancy.
If the decision is that you should not have Adenocor, then you should discuss whether there is an alternative medicine that you could take during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Certain medicines can pass into breast milk and may reach your baby through breast-feeding.
- you should only have this medicine while breast-feeding if your doctor thinks you need it
Before you have your baby you should discuss breast-feeding with your doctor or midwife. They will help you decide what is best for you and your baby based on the benefits and risks associated with this medicine. You should only breast-feed your baby while taking this medicine on the advice of your doctor or midwife.
Ingredients
Medicines contain active ingredients. They may also contain other, additional ingredients that help ensure the stability, safety and effectiveness of the medicine. Some may be used to prolong the life of the medicine.
Adenocor contains:
- adenosine
- sodium chloride
- water for injections
If you are not able to take any of the ingredients in your medicine, talk to your prescriber or pharmacist to see if they can suggest an alternative medicine. If you have reacted badly to Adenocor before, do not take Adenocor. Talk to your prescriber, pharmacist or nurse as soon as possible.
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