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How to Take Adenosine and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- IV- Initial dose: 6 mg given as a rapid intravenous bolus (administered over a 1-2 second period). Repeat Administration: If first dose does not work, 12 mg should be given as a rapid intravenous bolus. This 12 mg dose may be repeated a second time if required.
Child- Initial dose: Give 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg as a rapid IV bolus. It may be increased up to 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg if needed.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with second-or third-degree AV block, slow heartbeat, and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Adenosine

Adenosine is used as an antiarrhythmic agent prescribed to treat specific conditions of irregular heartbeat and also used while performing a stress test of the heart.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Adenosine

India :


International :


Adenocard, Adenoscan.
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