About Sodium Chloride 0.6430 %
Calcium
Chloride. 2H2O 0.0176 %
Magnesium
Chloride.6H2O 0.3253 %
Potassium
Chloride 0.1193 %
Cardioplegic electrolyte solution
Used for
- Induces cardiac arrest and protects the heart during open-heart surgery.
Usual adult dose
Used by cardiac surgery teams; dose and delivery depend on the surgical protocol.
Usual dose in children
Used in children during cardiac surgery; dose and delivery depend on the surgical protocol.
Common side effects
- Abnormal blood potassium, calcium, or magnesium levels
- Heart rhythm disturbances
- Low blood pressure
- Heart muscle injury if delivery is inadequate
Important warnings
- For controlled administration into the coronary circulation during surgery only.
- Requires monitoring of heart rhythm, blood pressure, and electrolyte levels.
- Incorrect preparation or delivery can cause serious heart injury or cardiac arrest.
Pregnancy
Used only when necessary during cardiac surgery; pregnancy-specific safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding relevance is generally limited because it is used during surgery; specific data are lacking.
Interactions
- Other medicines that alter potassium, calcium, or magnesium may affect electrolyte balance.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.