CALCIUM C-1000 CEE-500 VITACAL 1000+C CALFO-V FEMOCAL PARAGIN-C CAL-V-CON CALVIT KALSI OSSO-C CALCIUM ARCO ORA-C CALWOOD-C CALCEE-500 CALVIN-C 500 POLY CAL 500 CALCIPOT K-CEE KLCM FORTE 1000 LACHIDA CALGEN-C VITASCOT

Dose: 0.5 to 1 g
Single Dose: 0.75 (0.75)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:

Dose: 100 mg/kg
Single Dose: 100 (100)
Frequency: 6 hourly
Route: Intravenous
Instructions: Single dose

Dose: 100 mg/kg
Single Dose: 100 (100)
Frequency: 6 hourly
Route: Oral
Instructions: Single Dose

Calcium Gluconate also known as Calcium Glyconate. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Calcium salt. It belongs to Minerals and Electrolytes pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Calcium Salt pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Calcium Gluconate is 448.40.

Calcium Gluconate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypercalcaemia,Hypercalciuria.

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Calcium Gluconate, which give rise to further complications include Cardiac arrhythmias, Soft tissue calcification, Nephrocalcinosis, Renal calculi.Calcium Gluconate produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Coma, Cardiac Arrest. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Calcium Gluconate therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Calcium Gluconate include Hypercalcemia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Calcium Gluconate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Thirst, Drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Constipation, Abdominal pain, Dry mouth, Confusion, Local reactions, Polyuria, Muscle weakness, Bone pain, Syncope, GI irritation.

Calcium Gluconate is primarily indicated in conditions like Cardiopulmonary bypass, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Hyperkalaemia, Hypocalcaemia, Latrodectism, Osteoporosis prophylaxis, Verapamil induced hypotension, Verapamil poisoning, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Abortion, Hydrofluoric acid burns, Prevention of succinyl-induced myalgia.

Calcium Gluconate is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAmphotericin BAmphotericin BCalciferolCephalothin (Na)ClindamycinDigoxinCalcium gluconate may enhance the arrhythmogenic effect of Digoxin.ModerateMonitor for toxic effects of digoxin (especially cardiac arrhythmias) if a calcium product (especially I.V.) is initiated or the dose is increased.Frusemide or FurosemideMagnesium Oxides and HydroxidesOxytetracycline (Dihydrate)Prednisolone and PrednisoneTetracycline (HCl)Tobramycin These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Tab, Caps Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.

Calcium gluconate should be used with caution in patients with diarrhea, stomach trouble, parathyroid disease or kidney stone. Do not take other medication or dietary supplements containing large amounts of calcium, phosphates, magnesium or vitamin D unless specifically recommended. Do not take calcium within 1 to 2 hours of eating bran, or whole grain cereals or breads. Do not drink large amounts of alcohol or caffeine containing beverages or use tobacco.