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adenosine · Medicine question

By what route is adenosine injection administered?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Adenosine injection is administered only by rapid intravenous bolus injection into a vein or an intravenous line.

Sources for this answer

Adenosine 3mg/ml Solution for InjectionWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 5Document updated 4 August 2023

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