This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pharmacology
All the following statements regarding Adenosine are true EXCEPT - 
Select and explain. 
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
C: Administered by slow I.V injection
Answer: C: Administered by slow I.V injection 
Explanation: 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.