Amicor 100mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Amicor 100mg Injection is a medicine used for short-term treatment of heart failure. It is also used to treat patients with a poorly functioning heart after a heart surgery. It makes the heart pump blood more efficiently.
Amicor 100mg Injection is a medicine used for short-term treatment of heart failure. It is also used to treat patients with a poorly functioning heart after a heart surgery. It makes the heart pump blood more efficiently. It is useful when patients are not adequately relieved by other medicines. This medicine is given as a drip, under the supervision of a doctor. Continuous monitoring of heart rate and blood pressure is required while using this medicine. Side effects like hypotension (low blood pressure), arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), and headache may be seen in some patients.
Amicor 100mg Injection is a medicine used for short-term treatment of heart failure. It is also used to treat patients with a poorly functioning heart after a heart surgery. It makes the heart pump blood more efficiently. It is useful when patients are not adequately relieved by other medicines. This medicine is given as a drip, under the supervision of a doctor. Continuous monitoring of heart rate and blood pressure is required while using this medicine. Side effects like hypotension (low blood pressure), arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), and headache may be seen in some patients.
Uses of Amicor Injection
Benefits of Amicor Injection
In Heart failure
Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen and other parts of your body. Amicor 100mg Injection makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is therefore an effective treatment for heart failure.
This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes (such as eating healthily and keeping active) to help this medicine be effective. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Amicor Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Amicor
- Low blood platelets
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Nausea
- Decreased blood pressure
How to use Amicor Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Amicor 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Amicor 100mg 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amicor 100mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CAUTION
Amicor 100mg Injection may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Amicor 100mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Amicor 100mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Amicor 100mg Injection
₹550.0/Injection
CARDIOTONE 100MG INJECTION 20ML
Vhb Life Sciences Inc
₹3230/injection
487% costlier
Quick tips
- If mild burning or pain at the injection site bothers you consult with your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Bipyridines and Oligopyridines Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Phosphodiesterase-III inhibitors (HF)
Patient concerns
FAQs
I am experiencing severe gastrointestinal disturbances like vomiting and abdominal pain. What shall I do?
Gastrointestinal disturbances like vomiting, nausea and abdominal pain and are common side effects of this medicine. If your symptoms have become worse, consult your doctor who may reduce the dosage or discontinue the medicine based on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.
Can treatment with Amicor 100mg Injection cause low platelet count?
Yes, this medicine can reduce the number of platelets in your body. It is more common in patients receiving prolonged therapy. If your platelet count falls below 150,000/mm3, then your doctor might reduce the dosage of your medicine till counts have either stabilized or returned to pretreatment levels. Pre-drug platelet counts and frequent platelet counts during therapy are recommended to assist in decisions regarding dosage modifications.
I am taking furosemide for high blood pressure, can I take Amicor 100mg Injection with it?
It is advisable not to take furosemide along with Amicor 100mg Injection. This is because furosemide may increase the excretion rate of Amicor 100mg Injection which could result in reduced the level of the medicine in the body and thus a reduction in efficacy. Consult your doctor who could advise you more on this.
Does Amicor 100mg Injection affect fertility?
This medicine does not have any effect on fertility, in both males and females.
Related ayurvedic ingredients
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 72.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). Amrinone. [Accessed 14 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
30 people viewed this recentlyMRP
₹550
Inclusive of all taxes
20.0 ml in 1 vial
SOLD OUT
Notify me