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| Drug class description : | Calcium supplements. |
| Generic Name : | Generic - deficiency |
| Drug description : | Sterile solution for slow intravenous infusion in prefilled syringe. |
| Presentation : | Infusion, calcium chloride 10% w/ v. |
| Indications : | Treatment of hypocalcaemia and of calcium deficiency states (a decrease in plasma-calcium concentration below the normal range of 2.15-2.60 mmol/L) as a result of impaired or reduced absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, increased deposition in bone, or to excessive losses, for instance during lactation. Also indicated for use in Cardio- pulmonary Resuscitation where there is also hyperkalaemia or hypocalcaemia or calcium channel block toxicity. |
| Adult Dosage : | For slow intravenous infusion only. Not for intramuscular or subcutaneous use. Refer to Summary of Product Characteristics. |
| Child Dosage : | Not recommended. |
| Contra Indications : | Parenteral calcium therapy is contraindicated in patients receiving cardiac glycosides. Give cautiously to patients with impaired renal function, cardiac disease, or sarcoidosis. Calcium chloride, because of its acidifying nature, is unsuitable for the treatment of hypocalcaemia caused by renal insufficiency or in patients with respiratory acidosis or failure. |
| Special Precautions : | Excessive amounts of calcium salts may cause hypercalcaemia. Careful monitoring of serum electrolyte concentrations is essential throughout therapy. Parenteral administration may cause local reactions at the injection site and soft tissue calcification. Calcium Chloride is generally considered to be the most irritant of the commonly used calcium salts. Care should be taken to prevent extravasation during intravenous injection. Calcium chloride, must be administered slowly through the vein. Too rapid intravenous injection may lead to symptoms of hypercalcaemia. |
| Interactions : | Bisphosphonates, tetracyclines, diuretics (eg, thiazides), cardiac glycosides (digoxin and digitoxin). |
| Adverse Reactions : | Injection can produce irritation. Soft tissue calcification has also been reported following parenteral administration of calcium salts. Hypercalcaemia. Symptoms of hypercalcaemia may include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, mental disturbances, polydipsia, polyuria, bone pain, nephrocalcinosis, renal calculi, and, in severe cases, cardiac arrhythmias and coma. Too rapid intravenous injection of calcium salts may also lead to many of the symptoms of hypercalcaemia as well as a chalky taste, hot flushes and |
| Manufacturer : | Aurum |
| Drug Availability : | (POM) |
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