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Vimendan 12.5mg Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 vial

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Vimendan 12.5mg Injection is a product of Neon Laboratories Ltd
Composition: Levosimendan (12.5mg)

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All Details About Vimendan 12.5mg Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Vimendan 12.5mg Injection

Description:

Vimendan 12.5mg Injection is a medicine used for the treatment of heart failure. It increases the pumping activity of the heart and relaxes the blood vessels, which further improves the blood circulation throughout the body.

Vimendan 12.5mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor will closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG until you become stable. You can also improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress.

The most common side effects of this medicine include hypotension (low blood pressure), increased heart rate, nausea, constipation, and headache. This medicine may be used with caution for some people. Thus, you must 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.

Directions For Use:

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

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Vimendan

  • Headache
  • Increased heart rate
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Vimendan 12.5mg Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Vimendan 12.5mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Vimendan 12.5mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Vimendan 12.5mg Injection is intended for use in hospitalized patients.
Kidney
CAUTION
Vimendan 12.5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Employ of Vimendan 12.5mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Vimendan 12.5mg Injection is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

FAQs:

Can Vimendan 12.5mg Injection be given to patients with liver disease?

Vimendan 12.5mg Injection must be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver<br>impairment although no dose adjustment appears necessary for these patients. It should not be used in patients with severe liver disease.

Can Vimendan 12.5mg Injection lower blood pressure?

Affirmative, Vimendan 12.5mg Injection can lower your blood pressure. Your blood pressure will be closely monitored after administration of Vimendan 12.5mg Injection.

Can Vimendan 12.5mg Injection be given to patients with kidney disease?

Vimendan 12.5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate kidney impairment since impaired kidney function may lead to accumulation of the drug in the body leading to unwanted side effects.

What test will be prescribed before and during treatment with Vimendan 12.5mg Injection?

Vimendan 12.5mg Injection may result in a decrease in your potassium and hemoglobin level. Thus your doctor will prescribe tests to monitor them regularly.

Does Vimendan 12.5mg Injection increase heart rate?

Affirmative, Vimendan 12.5mg Injection may increase your heart rate. In such a case, your doctor will reduce the rate of infusion or discontinue if needed.

Does Vimendan 12.5mg Injection cause a headache?

Affirmative, headache is a common side effect of Vimendan 12.5mg Injection. For any kind of pain after using Vimendan 12.5mg Injection, it is advisable to take sufficient rest, have a good diet, and avoid alcohol. If headaches become severe, consult your doctor.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)



Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H


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