| Application: | Internal Medicine |
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| Usage Mode: | For oral administration |
| Suitable for: | Elderly, Children, Adult |
| State: | Liquid |
| Shape: | for Injection |
| Type: | Biological Products |
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Indications:
Parenteral administration of calcium is indicated where the pharmacological action of a high calcium ion concentration is required, as for example, in acute hypocalcaemia, and some cases of neonatal tetany.
Intravenous injections of calcium have been used in the treatment of the acute colic of lead poisoning.
Calcium Gluconate Injection for injection is used in the treatment of acute fluoride poisoning.
Also, for the prevention of hypocalcaemia in exchange transfusions.
Dosage and Administration:
The normal concentration of calcium in plasma is within the range of 2.25 -2.75 mmol or 4.5-5.5 mEq per litre. Treatment should be aimed at restoring or maintaining this level.
During therapy, serum calcium levels should be monitored closely.
Acute hypocalcaemia: 10-20ml
Fluoride or lead poisoning: 0.3ml/kg (0.07mmol/kg)
Neonatal tetany: 0.3ml/kg (0.07mmol/kg)
Cardiac resuscitation: 7-15ml.
In hypocalcaemic tetany, an initial intravenous injection of 10ml of the 10% solution should be followed by a continuous infusion of about 40ml daily. Plasma calcium should be monitored.
Paediatric population:
Calcium Gluconate Injection is indicated for the treatment of neonatal tetany - it should not be routinely used in children less than 18 years of age.
Elderly:
Renal function declines with age and prior to prescribing this product to elderly patients it should be considered that Calcium Gluconate injection is contraindicated for repeated or prolonged administration in patients with impaired renal function.
Storage instructions:
Do not store above 25°C. Keep vials in the outer carton in order to protect from light.as
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