The drug "Calcium gluconate" refers to the pharmaceutical group of regulators of calcium-phosphorus metabolism. The tool helps to replenish Ca2 + deficiency, which is an important component of the implementation of pulsed neural transmission, reduction of smooth and skeletal muscles.
The drug is involved in the activity of the myocardium, blood coagulation, bone formation. The agent "Calcium gluconate" is prescribed intravenously, intramuscularly and orally.
Appointment
The tool is recommended for pathologies complicated by hypocalcemia, increased permeability of cell membranes (including vessels), disorders of the impulse transmission in muscle tissue. Indications include hypoparathyroidism (osteoporosis, latent tetany), D-vitamin metabolism disorders - rickets (osteomalacia, spasmophilia), hyperphosphatemia. Means "Calcium gluconate" (intravenous) is recommended for increased demand for Ca2 + during pregnancy, enhanced growth and development of the body, during lactation. The drug is indicated for insufficient intake of Ca with food, metabolic disorders (including postmenopausal women).
A remedy is prescribed for chronic diarrhea, prolonged lying down, secondary hypocalcemia due to prolonged receipt of diuretic drugs, glucocorticosteroids, antiepileptic drugs. Recommended drug "Calcium gluconate" (intravenously) for poisoning with fluoride and oxalic acids, Ma2 +.
Contraindications
The drug is not prescribed for hypercalcemia, intolerance, nephrourolithiasis, severe hypercalciuria, while taking cardiac glycosides. Contraindications include sarcoidosis, age up to 3 liters. Dose adjustment may be required for dehydration, electrolyte disorders, malabsorption syndrome, diarrhea. Caution should be exercised with a history of calcium nephrourolithiasis, minor hypercalcemia, hypercoagulation, widespread atherosclerosis.
Dosage regimen
The drug "Calcium gluconate" is administered intravenously slowly. Infusion is carried out for children within 2-3 minutes. The dosage is set in accordance with age, from 1 to 5 milliliters of a ten percent solution every 2 or 3 days. Adults are prescribed 5-10 ml every day, every other day or two. The application scheme is established in accordance with the course of pathology. Before the introduction of calcium gluconate, the solution should be heated intravenously to body temperature.
Adverse reactions
When using the drug “Calcium Gluconate”, nausea, bradycardia, diarrhea, and vomiting occur intravenously. Probably the appearance of a sensation of heat, burning in the mouth. With rapid administration, the pressure decreases, arrhythmia develops, heart failure, fainting is likely.
Additional Information
With an overdose, hypercalcemia occurs. As a therapy, the parenteral agent “Calcitonin” is prescribed at 5-10 IU / kg per day, diluted in 500 ml of NaCl (0.9%). The duration of administration is six hours.