Cardioplegia A (Baxter) TM
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Active ingredients: sodium chloride + potassium chloride + magnesium chloride + calcium chloride
Brand name
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: BAXTER CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION A, 1000mL solution bagDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
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OTHER CONDITIONS: The pH of the Solution must be adjusted to 7.4 to 7. 8 with 10mL of Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% w/v Injection BP (not supplied) BEFORE USE. INDICATIONS: Following pH adjustment with 10mL of Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% w/v Injection BP, Cardioplegia "A" Solution is used in combination with ischaemia and hypothermia to induce cardiac arrest during open heart surgery and to preserve the myocardium during asystole.
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Solution
- Intracardial
- Clear, colourless solution.
Storage conditions
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- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
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We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 1000mL pack
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