Consumer Medicine Information
What is in this leaflet?
What Cardioplegia “A” Solution is used for?
Before Cardioplegia “A” Solution is used on you
Using Cardioplegia “A” Solution
When is Cardioplegia “A” Solution used?
Amount of Cardioplegia “A” Solution used
Inadequate Dosage
Overdosage
Side Effects
What Cardioplegia “A” Solution looks like
Ingredients
Manufacturer
This leaflet does not contain all of the available information about Cardioplegia “A” Solution. It does not take the place of talking to your Doctor.
What Cardioplegia “A” Solution is used for
Cardioplegia “A” Solution is used in Open-Heart Surgery to stop the heart and to protect the heart muscle during your operation.
Before Cardioplegia “A” Solution is used on you
- Ask your Doctor about the risks and benefits of using Cardioplegia “A” Solution while you are pregnant.
- Inform your Doctor if you are breast feeding.
It is not recommended to use Cardioplegia “A” Solution if you are breast feeding. Your baby can absorb Cardioplegia “A” Solution from breast milk if you are breastfeeding.
Using Cardioplegia “A” Solution
When is Cardioplegia “A” Solution used?
Cardioplegia “A” Solution is used, by your surgeon, during Open-Heart surgery by pouring the solution through your heart.
Amount of Cardioplegia “A” Solution used
The volume of Cardioplegia “A” Solution used is dependent on your weight, height and body surface area. It is also dependent on the duration of the surgery and type of Open-Heart surgery. Cardioplegia “A” Solution may be re-introduced every 20-30 minutes or sooner depending on the temperature of your body (which must be between 15-20 °Celsius) and whether your heart starts to beat again during surgery.
Inadequate Dosage
Inadequate dosage of Cardioplegia “A” Solution may result in uneven cooling of your heart and may not stop your heart completely during surgery, leading to injury caused by lack of blood flow.
Overdosage
Overuse of Cardioplegia “A” Solution may result in swelling and eventually fluid build up in the heart.
Side Effects
Some people may get side effects following the use of Cardioplegia “A” Solution during Open-Heart surgery. Tell your Doctor if you experience anything making you feel unwell. Your Doctor will be able to explain to you any potential side-effects.
What Cardioplegia “A” Solution looks like
Cardioplegia “A” Solution is a clear, colourless solution supplied in a 1000mL Viaflex® plastic container. It is labelled Cardioplegia “A” Solution for Cardiac Perfusion.
Ingredients
One litre of this solution contains:
Sodium Chloride: 6.43 grams
Potassium Chloride: 1.19 grams
Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate: 3.25 grams
Calcium Chloride Dihydrate: 176 milligrams
Water for Injections: Made up to 1 Litre Volume
Prior to use the surgeon adds 10mL of Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% w/v.
Manufacturer
Cardioplegia “A” Solution is made in Australia by:
BAXTER HEALTHCARE PTY. LTD.,
1 Baxter Drive,
Old Toongabbie,
N.S.W., 2146, Australia.
This leaflet was revised in March, 2004
Australian Registration Number
AUST R 56336
88-19-01-046A
Published by MIMS December 2006