Adenosine: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Labeled uses

Intravenous adenosine injection, USP is indicated for the following: Conversion to sinus rhythm of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), including that associated with accessory bypass tracts (Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome). When clinically advisable, appropriate vagal maneuvers (e.g., Valsalva maneuver), should be attempted prior to adenosine injection, USP administration. It is important to be sure the adenosine injection, USP solution actually reaches the systemic circulation (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). Adenosine injection, USP does not convert atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, or ventricular tachycardia to normal sinus rhythm. In the presence of atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation, a transient modest slowing of ventricular response may occur immediately following adenosine injection, USP administration.