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Plegiocard Injection

Salt Composition: MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE,POTASSIUM CHLORIDE,PROCAINE

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Plegiocard Injection

Categories: Others

Conditions: Anaesthetics

Product Introduction

Plegiocard Injection contains Magnesium Chloride, Potassium chloride, and Procaine as active components. It is used to prevent the heart from beating during heart surgery. This medicine is administered in hospital settings only. Before using this medication, inform your physician about your medication history, including whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Plegiocard Injection should not be used if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. This medication should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders.

Uses

To prevent the heart from beating during heart surgery

How it works

Procaine hydrochloride numbs the specific part of the body. Magnesium and potassium hydrochloride helps in stopping the heartbeat.

How to Use

Plegiocard Injection will be given to you by your health care professional. Follow the instructions provided by your healthcare.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious: Severe allergic reactions Common: Diarrhea Flatulence Stomach cramp Increased potassium level in the blood Increased production of urine.

Expert Tips

Molecule name: Magnesium Chloride, Potassium chloride, and Procaine Therapeutic class: Anaesthetic Agents Pharmacological class: Local anesthetic Indications: To prevent the heart from beating during heart surgery

References

  1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Local anesthetics, 12th edition, 2011, 576.
  2. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Local anesthetics, 7th edition, 2013, 366.[Assessed on 14th Nov 2023]

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: Consult your doctor The physician should be informed if the patient is pregnant before administering Plegiocard Injection.

Lungs: Consult your doctor Consult your health care provider before taking Plegiocard Injection if you have lung disease.

Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor Consult your healthcare provider before taking Plegiocard Injection if you are breastfeeding.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS