Cardiplegin Injection

Short Description

Cardiplegin Injection is a local anesthetic used to numb tissues in a specific area, blocking pain signals from the nerves to the brain.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

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.

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

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Breastfeeding Warning

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant.

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.

Cardiplegin Injection is given to numb the surgical area to help reduce pain or discomfort during minor surgical procedures. The area may be numb for several hours after the procedure. Be careful not to scratch the area or expose it to heat/cold until the sensation in the area returns. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.