adenocor 3mg injection - Adenosine (3mg) medicine

adenocor 3mg injection

4.5 (11 reviews)
๐Ÿญ Sanofi India Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is adenocor 3mg injection used for?

Adenoscan (Adenosine) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Adenosine (3mg), which Activates adenosine A1 and A2 receptors, causing negative chronotropic, dromotro. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Adenosine
  • Manufacturer: Sanofi India Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š adenocor 3mg injection Uses & Benefits

Conversion of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), pharmacologic stress testing for myocardial perfusion imaging

Off-label uses: Treatment of stable narrow-complex tachycardia, diagnosis of coronary artery disease

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Adenosine
Brand NameAdenoscan
ManufacturerSanofi India Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassCARDIAC
Action ClassMiscellaneous agents- anti arrhythmic
Route of AdministrationIntravenous (IV) bolus
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from freezing
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after intravenous administration
DistributionWidely distributed; crosses placenta
Protein BindingNegligible
MetabolismRapidly metabolized by adenosine deaminase in erythrocytes and vascular endothelium
Half-Life<10 seconds
ExcretionRenal (as metabolites)
BioavailabilityNot applicable (IV administration)
Onset of ActionImmediate
Peak Plasma TimeImmediate
Duration of Action10-20 seconds

How It Works

Activates adenosine A1 and A2 receptors, causing negative chronotropic, dromotropic, and inotropic effects; also causes coronary vasodilation

Mechanism Steps

1Adenosine binds to A1 receptors on cardiac myocytes and SA/AV nodes
2Activation of A1 receptors increases potassium efflux and decreases calcium influx
3This hyperpolarizes cells and slows conduction velocity

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take adenocor 3mg injection

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of adenocor 3mg injection

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Facial flushing
  • Chest discomfort
  • Dyspnea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Bradycardia
  • Heart block
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Bronchospasm
  • Hypotension

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Seizures
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Myocardial infarction

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Dipyridamole Major Increased adenosine effect, risk of toxicity
Carbamazepine Major Increased risk of heart block
Verapamil Major Increased risk of bradycardia and heart block
Theophylline Moderate Antagonizes adenosine effect
Caffeine Moderate Antagonizes adenosine effect
Digoxin Moderate Increased risk of bradycardia

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Dipyridamole
  • Carbamazepine
  • Verapamil

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Theophylline
  • Caffeine
  • Digoxin

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Beta-blockers
  • Calcium channel blockers

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

No significant interaction

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Second- or third-degree AV block, sick sinus syndrome, atrial fibrillation/flutter with accessory pathway, known hypersensitivity

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

ECG, heart rate, blood pressure, signs of bronchospasm

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Not recommended; unknown if excreted in breast milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Administer aminophylline or theophylline as antidote; supportive care

โฐ Missed Dose

Not applicable (used as single dose or during procedure)

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for adenocor 3mg injection

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

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