Drug details

Adenocard I.V. (adenosine)

type of Antidysrhythmics, V

Adenocard IV (adenosine) Injection is an antiarrhythmic drug used to treat paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), including that associated with accessory bypass tracts (Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome). Adenocard IV is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• facial flushing,
• shortness of breath,
• chest pressure,
• chest pain,
• nausea,
• headache,
• sweating,
• palpitations,
• low blood pressure (hypotension),
• hyperventilation,
• head pressure,
• lightheadedness,
• dizziness,
• tingling in arms,
• numbness,
• apprehension,
• blurred vision,
• burning sensation,
• heaviness in arms,
• neck and back pain,
• metallic taste in mouth,
• tightness in throat, and
• pressure in groin.