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Side effect(s) of Regadenoson


Review the side-effects of Regadenoson as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Heart
- Rhythm abnormalities, chest pain and first-degree AV block.

   Central Nervous System
- Headache and dizziness.

   Skin
- Flushing.

   Gastrointestinal
- Nausea, abdominal discomfort, loss of taste, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fecal incontinence and vomiting.

   Musculoskeletal
- Muscle and joint pain.

   Respiratory
- Difficulty in breathing and wheezing.

   Miscellaneous
- Chest discomfort.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Regadenoson

Regadenoson(Lexiscan) generic is a stress agent, prescribed for radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in patients unable to undergo adequate exercise stress. It works by increasing blood flow in the arteries of the heart.


Trade Names for Regadenoson

International :


Lexiscan
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