Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection
Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection is a nutritional supplement. It is used to treat calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia) in the body. This medicine helps in reducing the risk of calcium disorders and promotes good health.
Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection is a nutritional supplement. It is used to treat calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia) in the body. This medicine helps in reducing the risk of calcium disorders and promotes good health.
Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection is a nutritional supplement. It is used to treat calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia) in the body. This medicine helps in reducing the risk of calcium disorders and promotes good health.
Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection is generally administered by a doctor or a nurse. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. healthcare professional. Complete the full course for maximum benefits. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly unless the doctor tells you so.
This medicine is usually well tolerated. However, some people may experience redness, pain, and swelling at the site of injection. If you are bothered by such reactions, consult with your doctor. Tell your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any kidney disorders.
03Uses
Treatment of Calcium deficiency
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection provides essential nutrients
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:
07Benefits
In Treatment of Calcium deficiency
Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection is a nutritional supplement that is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It improves the level of calcium in the body. This helps keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of any bone disorders like osteoporosis. Calcium is also necessary for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and heart.
08Side Effects
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
-Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection is prescribed to treat calcium deficiency.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
Let your doctor if you are taking any other medications like antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease and bone disorders.
Let your doctor know if you’re taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
Include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.
References
Sources and references
Friedman PA. Agents Affecting Mineral Ion Homeostasis and Bone Turnover. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1291.
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Calcium gluconate. Lake Zurich, IL: Fresinius Kabi; 1941 [revised Jun. 2017]. [Accessed 20 Sep. 2019] View
