Regadenoson Dosage
This dosage information may not include all the information needed to use Regadenoson safely and effectively. See additional information for Regadenoson.
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Study
Recommended dose: 5 mL (0.4 mg regadenoson) by intravenous injection
Regadenoson should be administered as a rapid (approximately 10 seconds) injection into a peripheral vein using a 22 gauge or larger catheter or needle.
A 5 mL saline flush should be administered immediately after the regadenoson injection.
The radionuclide myocardial perfusion imaging agent should be administered 10 to 20 seconds after the saline flush. The radionuclide may be injected directly into the same catheter as regadenoson.
Renal Dose Adjustments
No dose adjustment is needed in patients with renal impairment.
Liver Dose Adjustments
No dose adjustment is needed in patients with hepatic impairment.
Dose Adjustments
No dose adjustment is needed in elderly patients.
Dialysis
There are no data specifically on the use of regadenoson in dialysis patients. However, the manufacturer does note that no dose adjustment is needed in patients with renal impairment.
Other Comments
Dietary caffeine should be avoided for at least 12 hours prior to pharmacologic stress testing.
