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Introduction to Plegiocard Injection
Plegiocard Injection contains the active ingredients magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, and procaine. It is used during heart surgery to temporarily stop the heart from beating. This medication is administered in a hospital setting only. Before using this medicine, your doctor should be informed about your medical history, including whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Plegiocard Injection should not be used if you are allergic to any of its components. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any other medical conditions or disorders before receiving this medication.
Uses of Plegiocard Injection
- To prevent the heart from beating during heart surgery
Therapeutic Effects of Plegiocard Injection
Procaine hydrochloride numbs the specific part of the body. Magnesium and potassium hydrochloride helps in stopping the heartbeat.
Interaction of Plegiocard Injection with other drugs
Inform the doctor about your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with the Plegiocard Injection, reducing effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Plegiocard Injection
- Stored at controlled room temperature, below 25ºC.
- Keep away from moisture, heat, and light.
- It should not be frozen.
- Keep away from children and pets.
How to consume Plegiocard Injection
Plegiocard Injection will be given to you by your health care professional. Follow the instructions provided by your healthcare.
Safety Advices
Pregnancy
The physician should be informed if the patient is pregnant before administering Plegiocard Injection.
Breast Feeding
Consult your healthcare provider before taking Plegiocard Injection if you are breastfeeding.
Lungs
Consult your health care provider before taking Plegiocard Injection if you have lung disease.
Liver
If you have a liver condition or are concerned about the safety of Plegiocard Injection, it is recommended that you consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.
Alcohol
It is not safe to consume alcohol while taking Plegiocard Injection, as you may feel drowsy.
Driving
It is not safe to take Plegiocard Injection while driving as it may affect your concentration or make you feel tired.
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.
FAQs
Q 1. Is this Plegiocard Injection habit forming?
No, you will not get addicted to Plegiocard Injection.
Q 2. Can I stop using Plegiocard Injection immediately?
Plegiocard Injection cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health, and other medications that you may be using.
Q 3. What is the effect of Plegiocard Injection on the Heart?
You can take Plegiocard Injection without fear of heart damage.
Fact Box
Molecule name: Magnesium Chloride, Potassium chloride, and Procaine
Pharmacological class: Local anesthetic
Therapeutic class: Anaesthetic Agents
Indications: To prevent the heart from beating during heart surgery
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