| Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone Pharmacology |
| Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| About Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| Antihemorrhagic, an oxidation product of adrenaline. |
| Mechanism of Action of Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| The drug acts as a haemostatic agent by reducing capillary fragility. It controls oozing from raw surfaces and prevent bleeding from microvasculature. |
| Pharmacokinets of Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| N/A |
| Onset of Action for Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| N/A |
| Duration of Action for Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| N/A |
| Half Life of Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| N/A |
| Side Effects of Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| N/A |
| Contra-indications of Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| Hypersensitivity to the drug. |
| Special Precautions while taking Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| Hepatic impairment: Use with caution |
| Pregnancy Related Information |
| Use with caution. |
| Old Age Related Information |
| Use with caution. |
| Breast Feeding Related Information |
| Use with caution. |
| Children Related Information |
| Use with caution. |
| Indications for Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| 1. Epistaxis 2. Haematuria 3. Secondary haemorrhage from wounds, 4. Retinal haemorrhage 5. Menorrhagia 6. Metrorrhagia 7. Prior to surgery to reduce bleeding. |
| Interactions for Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| Antihistaminics: Reduce the efficacy of adrenochrome semicarbazone. |
| Typical Dosage for Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| Oral: 1 to 2 tablets: 8th hourly Parenteral: 5 to 10mg 8th hourly I.M. Children: Half the adult dose |
| Schedule of Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| N/A |
| Storage Requirements for Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| Store in airtight containers and protects from light. |
| Effects of Missed Dosage of Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose. |
| Effects of Overdose of Adrenochrome Monosemicarbazone |
| Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment. |