Generic: Calcium Gluconate | Dosage Form: IM/IV Injection | Manufacturer: Edruc Limited
Indications
Used in the treatment of Calcium Gluconate deficiency states & as a dietary supplement when intake may be inadequate In. Calcium Gluconate is used in-
- Severe hypoglycemic tetany
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Vitamin D-deficiency
- Osteoporosis and
- Extreme hypercalcemia
Dosage & Administration
1-2 ampoules Ca+ Gluconate IM. Daily or every alternate day. Children require 1/2 of adult dose lM injection should be given deep to gluteus medius muscle Using a long needle. This route is not recommended for children.
- Acute hypocalcemia: 10-20 ml (2.32-4.64 m.mol)/Kg.
- Body weight Fluoride or lead poisoning: 0.3 ml/Kg Body weights.
- Neonatal tetany: 0.3 (0.7 m.mo)/Kg body weight.
Interaction
Co-administration of high calcium doses with thiazide diuretics may result in milk-alkali syndrome and hypercalcaemia. May potentiate digoxin toxicity. Decreases effects of calcium-channel blockers. Enhanced absorption with calcitriol (a vitamin D metabolite).
Contraindications
- In Patients receiving cardiac glycosides
- In patients with renal failure.
- In patients with severe hypercalciuria and
- In patients with hypercalcemia
Side Effects
If Ca+ Gluconate Inj is administrated too rapidly, nausea, vomiting, hot flushes, sweating, hypotension & vasomotor collapse, possibly fatal may occur.
Precautions & Warnings
Impaired renal function; cardiac disease; hypercalcaemia-associated diseases, e.g. sarcoidosis; other malignancies. Pregnancy.
Therapeutic Class
Minerals in bone formation, Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.