Vasocon Injection

Short Description

Vasocon Injection is used to treat life-threatening emergencies like severe allergic reactions and cardiac arrest.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Vasocon Injection is used in the treatment of life-threatening emergencies like severe allergic reaction and cardiac arrest. It rapidly relieves breathlessness and wheezing by relaxing the airways. It also stimulates the heart and increases the blood pressure. Vasocon Injection also improves the swelling of face or tongue and hives seen in allergic reaction. It is given under the supervision of a doctor. Doctor may closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate or 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 associated with this medicine includes headache, restlessness, tremor, and palpitations. This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, if possible inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Headache Restlessness Tremor Palpitations

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vasocon Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Vasocon Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Vasocon Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Clonidine

Adrenaline is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist. It relaxes muscles in your lungs and relieves spasm, wheezing, and shortness of breath that occurs during a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).

It is usually given as an injection into your muscle. In cases of medical emergencies, it may be given through a vein. It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or anything requiring mental focus until you know how Vasocon Injection affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.