CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML is a medicine used for short-term treatment of heart failure. It is also used to treat patients with a poorly functioning heart after a heart surgery. It makes the heart pump blood more efficiently. It is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor may closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG till you became stable. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection. Common side effects of this medicine include irregular heartbeat, nausea, and decreased blood pressure. Consult your doctor if these effects bother you. This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

• Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
• Nausea
• Decreased blood pressure

If you miss a dose of CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Bipyridines and Oligopyridines Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::CARDIAC|Action Class::Phosphodiesterase-III inhibitors (HF)

• Q. Q. I am experiencing severe gastrointestinal disturbances like vomiting and abdominal pain. What shall I do??
  Ans: Gastrointestinal disturbances like vomiting, nausea and abdominal pain and are common side effects of this medicine. If your symptoms have become worse, consult your doctor who may reduce the dosage or discontinue the medicine based on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.
• Q. Q. Can treatment with CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML cause low platelet count??
  Ans: Yes, this medicine can reduce the number of platelets in your body. It is more common in patients receiving prolonged therapy. If your platelet count falls below 150,000/mm3, then your doctor might reduce the dosage of your medicine till counts have either stabilized or returned to pretreatment levels. Pre-drug platelet counts and frequent platelet counts during therapy are recommended to assist in decisions regarding dosage modifications.
• Q. Q. I am taking furosemide for high blood pressure, can I take CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML with it??
  Ans: It is advisable not to take furosemide along with CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML. This is because furosemide may increase the excretion rate of CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML which could result in reduced the level of the medicine in the body and thus a reduction in efficacy. Consult your doctor who could advise you more on this.
• Q. Q. Does CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML affect fertility??
  Ans: This medicine does not have any effect on fertility, in both males and females.
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