Adenosine is an antiarthythmic heart remedy used to treat tachycardia in patients with heart problems with irregular heartbeats.
Adenosine cannot be purchased from conventional pharmacies and can only be administered by health professionals in hospitals.
Adenosine is indicated for the treatment of paroxystic supraventricular tachycardia.
Adenosine can only be used by healthcare professionals in the hospital and the patient cannot use it at home.
The main side effects of adenosine include facial redness, rapid breathing, headache, chest pressure, dizziness and nausea.
Adenosine is contraindicated in patients with low blood pressure, heart problems or a history of allergic reaction to adenosine and any other component of the formula.