Adenosine for Fast Heart Rates
Side Effects
Adenosine is given in a hospital. Your doctor will watch you closely for any side effects.
Possible side effects include:
- Skin flushing in the face.
- Shortness of breath.
- Headache.
- Nausea.
- Chest pain or pressure.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: August 9, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Reference John M. Miller, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology |
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