Corhum
Corhum solution is a mix of electrolytes and amino acids used to stop the heart during open-heart surgery.
Form
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Active Ingredient
Sodium chloride
Manufacturer
S.A.L.F. S.p.A. Laboratorio Farmacologico
How to Use
Dosage
The doctor will decide the dose based on your specific surgery and condition.
Method
The medicine is given directly into the stopped heart during surgery, not directly into blood vessels.
Important
Up to 3 liters of this solution may enter your bloodstream during surgery, but this is carefully monitored by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Drop in blood pressure during surgery.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to Corhum or any of its ingredients.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as this may affect how the medicine is used.
- Corhum must not be injected directly into blood vessels. It is only for perfusing the heart.
- Large amounts of the solution can cause an imbalance in your body's salts (e.g., too little calcium or sodium, too much magnesium or potassium in the blood). Your doctor will check your blood levels.
- Corhum can only be given by healthcare professionals.