Categories: Prescription Medication
Description:
Adenosine is a medicine used to quickly stop episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). It is given through a rapid IV push and works by briefly blocking the heart’s electrical signals at the AV node, which can reset the rhythm back to normal. Because it acts very fast, its effects only last a few seconds. Patients may feel flushing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath for a moment, but these side effects go away quickly. It is very effective at stopping PSVT episodes.
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AI generated Summary: Based on the provided information, there are no user reviews available for the effectiveness of Adenosine in treating Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia. The author has not provided any review or rating for this treatment. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the effectiveness of Adenosine for this specific condition without further data or research.
Adenosine is a first-line treatment for stopping PSVT, given as a rapid IV push to reset the heart’s rhythm. If the initial dose does not work, a larger dose may be needed. It is very effective, though patients may briefly feel flushing or chest pressure.
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