The drug "Panangin": reviews, instructions and indications

An effective drug that replenishes the lack of magnesium and potassium in the body is the medicine "Panangin". Patients' comments indicate that after taking the remedy, the work of the heart improves.

Pharmacological properties

The main active substances are aspartic magnesium and potassium. 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, proaritmic action is initiated, arterial hypertension is developed. Thanks to the medicine, the ions not only enter the body, but also penetrate into the intracellular space.

Form of issue

A preparation is made in the form of film-coated tablets. The solution for intravenous administration (in ampoules of 10 ml) "Panangin" is also used. The patients' comments say that the medicine in this form is more effective.

Indications for use

Tablets "Panangin" instructions for use prescribes the use of:

• At postinfarction conditions;
• At disturbances of a warm rhythm (in structure of complex treatment);
• With chronic cardiac pathologies;
• As a substitute treatment for a deficiency of magnesium or potassium;
• During the complex therapy with cardiac glycosides.

Contraindications

It is forbidden to take the medication in tablet form in the case of disorders of amino acid metabolism, severe myasthenia gravis, hemolysis, acute metabolic acidosis, and dehydration. In any form, the drug is not prescribed for renal failure, hyperkalemia and hypermagnesia, cardiogenic shock, oliguria, Addison's disease, anuria. When hypersensitivity is also not recommended to take the drug "Panangin". The doctors' comments warn that to avoid negative consequences, care should be taken when ingesting the medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Side effects

"Panangin" medication - patients' reviews confirm this fact - in some situations it can provoke negative reactions of the body.

With rapid introduction into the vein, signs of hyperkalemia or hypermagnesia 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.

The tool "Panangin": instruction, price

Tablets should be taken only after meals, three times a day for 2 units. The 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 by a drop method, at a time up to 2 ampoules are used. If repeated administration is necessary, the drug is administered after 4 hours. The infusion solution is prepared by dissolving the contents of the ampoule in 100 ml of 5% glucose. The cost of the drug (dragees) is about 135 rubles.