Cardioplexol
Cardioplexol is a medicine used in heart surgery to quickly and completely stop the heart during the operation.
Form
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Active Ingredient
Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate
Manufacturer
MIT Gesundheit GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
The usual initial dose is 100 ml, followed by 100 ml after 45 minutes, and then every 30 minutes if needed during surgery.
Method
This medicine is injected directly into your heart's arteries by a trained heart surgeon. It is given quickly after the main artery (aorta) is clamped.
Important
The dose will be carefully determined by your doctor during surgery, typically 100 ml initially and up to 100 ml every 30-45 minutes as needed.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •death
- •medication error
RARE
- •arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat)
- •heart failure (heart not pumping effectively)
- •myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- •delayed medicine effect
Important Warnings
- Do not use Cardioplexol if you are allergic to its active ingredients, such as procaine, anesthetics, or sulfonamides, or any other component.
- If you have myasthenia gravis, this medicine may increase muscle weakness.
- If you have a lack of a certain enzyme (pseudocholinesterase), the medicine's effects might be stronger and cause toxic symptoms.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Cardioplexol will only be given if your doctor considers it absolutely necessary. Discuss with your doctor.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially muscle relaxants, sulfonamides, or cholinesterase inhibitors. Cardioplexol solution must not be mixed with other medicines.