Amicor 100mg Injection

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)

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.

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20 ml Injection

General Information

Contains

Amrinone (100mg)

Marketer

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

It is administered under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor may closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG till you became stable. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection.

Common side effects of this medicine include irregular heartbeat, nausea, and decreased blood pressure. Consult your doctor if these effects bother you. This medicine is used with caution for some people. Thus, you must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

Uses of Amicor Injection

Heart failure

Benefits of Amicor Injection

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.

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.

How Amicor Injection works

Amicor 100mg Injection is a vasodilator. It increases the level of a chemical messenger (cAMP), which helps the smooth muscles to relax. Thus, dilates the blood vessels to a better blood flow in to the heart. It also promotes the heart’s contractile ability to pump more blood.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Bipyridines and Oligopyridines Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Phosphodiesterase-III inhibitors (HF)

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:

Patient concerns

What is BNP test? Pls explain. What is BNP ASSAY?My result is133.0 explain

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

BNP levels below 100 pg/mL indicate no heart failure. BNP levels of 100-300 pg/mL suggest heart failure is present. BNP levels above 300 pg/mL indicate mild heart failure. BNP levels above 600 pg/mL indicate moderate heart failure.The level of BNP in the blood increases when heart failure symptoms worsen, and decreases when the heart failure condition is stable

Myself is high B.P patients .There is some swelling in the face today . what is going on?

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

Kidney damage or heart failure

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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.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Amicor 100mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Amicor 100mg Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Amicor Injection

Benefits of Amicor Injection

Side effects of Amicor Injection

How to use Amicor Injection

How Amicor Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

I am experiencing severe gastrointestinal disturbances like vomiting and abdominal pain. What shall I do?

Can treatment with Amicor 100mg Injection cause low platelet count?

I am taking furosemide for high blood pressure, can I take Amicor 100mg Injection with it?

Does Amicor 100mg Injection affect fertility?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

What is BNP test? Pls explain. What is BNP ASSAY?My result is133.0 explain

Myself is high B.P patients .There is some swelling in the face today . what is going on?

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