Bamifylline
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Regadenoson injection is used as a pharmacologic stress agent for radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in patients unable to undergo adequate exercise stress. This medicine works by dilating the arteries of the heart and increase blood flow to help identify coronary artery disease.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.
Indications
Regadenoson injection is used as a pharmacologic stress agent for radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in patients unable to undergo adequate exercise stress. This medicine works by dilating the arteries of the heart and increase blood flow to help identify coronary artery disease.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.
Contraindications
Bamifylline is contraindicated in conditions like Hyperthyroidism, Myocardial infarction, Hypersensitivity, Gastric ulcer.
Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Arm, back, or jaw pain chest pain or discomfort difficult or labored breathing fast or irregular heartbeat nausea sweating tightness in the chest
Incidence not known
Confusion difficulty swallowing dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position fainting irregular heartbeat recurrent large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue rash, hives, or itching skin trembling or shaking of the hands or feet unusual tiredness or weakness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Dizziness feeling of warmth increased heart rate redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Headache
Less common
Change in taste loss of taste stomach soreness or discomfort
Incidence not known
Diarrhea difficulty with moving joint pain muscle aching or cramping
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Bamifylline should be administered with caution in patients with severe heart failure, serious hypertension, hepatic and renal insufficiency, gastric ulcer and hyperthyroidism.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and patients suffering from Liver Malfunction. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
600 to 900 mg (750 (750)) 12 hourly PO — Before meal.
Child Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Neonatal Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Drug Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Aminophylline Bamifylline Dimenhydrinate Dyphylline Pentoxifylline Theophylline
Storage
Tabs Store in a well closed container, . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
BAMIFIX
ActiveCHIESI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
DML: BAMIFIX
Tabs
