Answer
Adenosine intentionally changes cardiac conduction and can occasionally cause high-grade block or dangerous arrhythmias; continuous ECG shows the response and identifies complications promptly.
Sources for this answer
- Adenosine 3mg/ml Solution for Injection (Focus) — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Adenosine 30mg/10ml Solution for Infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.