All the following statements regarding Adenosine are true EXCEPT -: (A) Dipyridamole potentiates its action, (B) Used to produce controlled Hypotension, (C) Administered by slow I.V injection, (D) Administered by rapid I.V injection
Answer is C. Ans. is 'c' i.e., Administered by slow L.V. injection o Adenosine is given by rapid i.v. injection (not slow i.v. injection)o Adenosine is the DOC for RS.VT.o Dipyridamole potentiates its action by inhibiting uptake, while theophylline / caffeine antagonize its action by blocking adenosine receptors.o Other uses of adenosine Diagnosis of tachycardias dependent on A-V node. To induce brief coronary vasodilatation during ceain diagnostic / interventional procedure. To produce controlled hypotension during surgery.