Cardiplegin Injection

Description

Cardiplegin Injection is a local anesthetic. It is used to numb tissues in a specific area. It acts by blocking the pain signals from the nerves to the brain. This action helps in decreasing the pain sensation. Cardiplegin Injection is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self administered. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps you. This medicine may cause few common side effects such as diarrhea, flatulence, stomach cramp, and increased urine production. If you experience any such side effects that bother you and do not go away, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders such as kidney or liver disease. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are using so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Introduction

In Local anesthesia (Numb tissues in a specific area) Cardiplegin Injection is an anesthetic and causes loss of feeling (numbness) of skin on the area of injection. This reduces pain and discomfort. Cardiplegin Injection is given by doctor or nurse during surgery and other medical and dental procedures. It works by blocking nerve signals in the brain and thus reduces pain sensation.

Benefits

Cardiplegin Injection is a combination of three medicines: Magnesium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride and Procaine. Magnesium Carbonate and Potassium Chloride replenish salt and electrolyte levels. Procaine is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain which decreases sensation of pain.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cardiplegin Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Cardiplegin Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Cardiplegin Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : SAFE - Cardiplegin Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Cardiplegin Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cardiplegin Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Cardiplegin Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.