Potassium Chloride+magnesium Chloride+procaine

Potassium Chloride+magnesium Chloride+procaine is a cardioprotective medication used to induce cardioplegia during heart surgeries that involve cardiopulmonary bypass. It is commonly used in procedures such as heart valve replacement and heart transplants to keep a donated heart safe. Cardioplegia is a treatment administered during heart surgeries to deliberately and temporarily stop the heart, helping to protect the heart muscle (myocardium).

Potassium Chloride+magnesium Chloride+procaine contains Magnesium chloride (an electrolyte), Potassium chloride (an electrolyte), and Procaine (a local anaesthetic). Magnesium Chloride and Potassium Chloride lower the heart's oxygen demand by calming its electrical activity, which prevents muscle damage during heart surgery. Procaine decreases the sensation of pain by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses.

A trained healthcare professional will administer Potassium Chloride+magnesium Chloride+procaine through an infusion during surgery; do not self-administer. Consult the doctor immediately if you experience unusual symptoms after surgery, such as nausea, muscle twitching, tremors, convulsions, or irregular/slow heartbeat.

Before receiving Potassium Chloride+magnesium Chloride+procaine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Also, let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements or have any pre-existing medical conditions to rule out any side effects or interactions. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before receiving Potassium Chloride+magnesium Chloride+procaine.

Potassium Chloride+magnesium Chloride+procaine is a cardioprotective medication used to induce cardioplegia (temporarily stop the heart) during heart surgeries that involve cardiopulmonary bypass. It is commonly used in procedures such as heart valve replacement and heart transplants to keep a donated heart safe. It contains Magnesium chloride, Potassium chloride, and Procaine. Potassium chloride works by increasing potassium levels, which causes the heart muscle to contract. This action triggers the release of calcium ions, temporarily pausing the activity of the heart. Magnesium chloride also works by reducing the heart’s contractions. Together, they lower the heart's oxygen demand by calming its electrical activity, which prevents muscle damage while the heart is temporarily stopped during surgery. Procaine works by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses, which helps decrease the sensation of pain.