Calcium Gluconate Overview Calcium Gluconate is used as a source of calcium in deficiency states. Calcium is a mineral which is required for the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscles and the heart. its supplements are used to ensure proper intake of calcium during bone development in childhood, during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Calcium prevents development of osteoporosis ( bone thinning). Categories 27 Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Calcium Gluconate Manufacturers of Calcium Gluconate Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Calcium Gluconate is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:Severity N/AAmphotericin B Interaction of Amphotericin B with Calcium GluconateFrusemide or Furosemide Interaction of Frusemide or Furosemide with Calcium GluconateTobramycin Interaction of Tobramycin with Calcium GluconatePrednisolone and Prednisone Interaction of Prednisolone and Prednisone with Calcium GluconateMagnesium Oxides and Hydroxides Interaction of Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides with Calcium GluconateCephalothin (Na) Interaction of Cephalothin (Na) with Calcium GluconateAmphotericin B Interaction of Amphotericin B with Calcium GluconateTetracycline (HCl) Interaction of Tetracycline (HCl) with Calcium GluconateOxytetracycline (Dihydrate) Interaction of Oxytetracycline (Dihydrate) with Calcium GluconateClindamycin Interaction of Clindamycin with Calcium GluconateCalciferol Interaction of Calciferol with Calcium GluconateModerateDigoxin Interaction of Digoxin with Calcium GluconateDetails: Calcium gluconate may enhance the arrhythmogenic effect of Digoxin.Management: Monitor for toxic effects of digoxin (especially cardiac arrhythmias) if a calcium product (especially I.V.) is initiated or the dose is increased. 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. Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Calcium Gluconate's dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 0.5 to 1 g0.75 (0.75)8 hourlyPO Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) 100 mg/kg100 (100)6 hourlyOralSingle Dose Neonatal Dosage (3kg) 100 mg/kg100 (100)6 hourlyIntravenousSingle dose100 mg/kg100 (100)6 hourlyOralSingle Dose High Risk Groups 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. Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Calcium Gluconate Back to top Manufacturers of Calcium Gluconate in Pakistan Bloom Cirin Davis Drug Euro Global Helicon IPP Paramount Polyfine PPP Saydon Scotmann Valor Wilsons Woodward Zephyr Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic
Calcium Gluconate Overview Calcium Gluconate is used as a source of calcium in deficiency states. Calcium is a mineral which is required for the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscles and the heart. its supplements are used to ensure proper intake of calcium during bone development in childhood, during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Calcium prevents development of osteoporosis ( bone thinning). Categories 27 Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances Page headings Overview Primary Characterstics Indications Pharmacokinetics Contraindications Drug Interactions Side Effects Dosage High Risk Groups Warning / Precautions Storage Conditions Interference in Pathology Brands of Calcium Gluconate Manufacturers of Calcium Gluconate Primary Characterstics Indications Back to top Pharmacokinetics Back to top Contraindications Back to top Drug Interactions Calcium Gluconate is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:Severity N/AAmphotericin B Interaction of Amphotericin B with Calcium GluconateFrusemide or Furosemide Interaction of Frusemide or Furosemide with Calcium GluconateTobramycin Interaction of Tobramycin with Calcium GluconatePrednisolone and Prednisone Interaction of Prednisolone and Prednisone with Calcium GluconateMagnesium Oxides and Hydroxides Interaction of Magnesium Oxides and Hydroxides with Calcium GluconateCephalothin (Na) Interaction of Cephalothin (Na) with Calcium GluconateAmphotericin B Interaction of Amphotericin B with Calcium GluconateTetracycline (HCl) Interaction of Tetracycline (HCl) with Calcium GluconateOxytetracycline (Dihydrate) Interaction of Oxytetracycline (Dihydrate) with Calcium GluconateClindamycin Interaction of Clindamycin with Calcium GluconateCalciferol Interaction of Calciferol with Calcium GluconateModerateDigoxin Interaction of Digoxin with Calcium GluconateDetails: Calcium gluconate may enhance the arrhythmogenic effect of Digoxin.Management: Monitor for toxic effects of digoxin (especially cardiac arrhythmias) if a calcium product (especially I.V.) is initiated or the dose is increased. 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. Back to top Side Effects Back to top Dosage Calcium Gluconate's dosage details are as follows: Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions Adult Dosage 0.5 to 1 g0.75 (0.75)8 hourlyPO Paedriatic Dosage (20kg) 100 mg/kg100 (100)6 hourlyOralSingle Dose Neonatal Dosage (3kg) 100 mg/kg100 (100)6 hourlyIntravenousSingle dose100 mg/kg100 (100)6 hourlyOralSingle Dose High Risk Groups 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. Back to top Warning / Precautions Back to top Storage Conditions Back to top Interference in Pathology Back to top Brands / Trade Names of Calcium Gluconate Back to top Manufacturers of Calcium Gluconate in Pakistan Bloom Cirin Davis Drug Euro Global Helicon IPP Paramount Polyfine PPP Saydon Scotmann Valor Wilsons Woodward Zephyr Back to top Previous Drug Generic - Next Drug Generic