An effective drug that makes up for the deficiency in the body of magnesium and potassium is the Panangin medicine. Patient reviews indicate that after taking the drug, heart function improves.
Pharmacological properties
The main active substances are magnesium and potassium asparaginates. These elements belong to the group of intracellular cations, which play a significant role in the interaction of macromolecules and intracellular structures, in the mechanism of muscle contraction and fermentation. With a low content of potassium and magnesium ions in the internal environment of the body, metabolic negative changes occur in the heart muscle, a proarrhythmic effect is excited, and arterial hypertension develops. Thanks to the medicine, ions not only enter the body, but also penetrate into the intracellular space.
Release form
The product is in the form of film-coated tablets. A solution for intravenous administration (in ampoules of 10 ml) "Panangin" is also used. Patient reviews say that a medicine in this form acts more effectively.
Indications for use
Pills "Panangin" instructions for use prescribes the use of:
- with post-infarction conditions;
- with cardiac arrhythmias (as part of complex treatment);
- with chronic cardiac pathologies;
- as a substitute treatment for magnesium or potassium deficiency;
- during complex therapy with cardiac glycosides.
Contraindications
It is forbidden to take the medicine in tablet form for violations of amino acid metabolism, severe myasthenia gravis, hemolysis, acute metabolic acidosis, dehydration. In any form, the medicine is not prescribed for renal failure, hyperkalemia and hypermagnesemia, cardiogenic shock, oliguria, Addison's disease, anuria. When hypersensitivity is also not recommended to take the drug "Panangin". Reviews of doctors warn that in order to avoid negative consequences, caution should be exercised when ingesting medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Side effects
Medication “Panangin” - patient reviews confirm this fact - in some situations it can provoke negative reactions of the body.
With rapid introduction into a vein, signs of hyperkalemia or hypermagnesemia may develop. The use of capsules can cause a decrease in pressure, hyporeflexia, convulsions, paresthesia. Side effects include respiratory depression, diarrhea, discomfort in the pancreas, nausea or vomiting.
Means "Panangin": instructions, price
Tablets should be taken only after meals, 2 units three times a day. Their maximum dose per day should not exceed 9 pcs. The duration of therapy is determined by the doctor individually for each patient. The solution is administered dropwise, up to 2 ampoules are used at a time. If repeated administration is necessary, the medicine is administered after 4 hours. An infusion solution is prepared by dissolving the contents of the ampoule in 100 ml of 5% glucose. The cost of the drug (dragee) is about 135 rubles.