Calcium Gluconate Inj.

Description

Calcium Gluconate injections are used in various medical contexts to treat or prevent conditions related to calcium deficiency or disturbances in calcium metabolism. Here are the primary uses:

1. Hypocalcemia: Calcium gluconate is administered to rapidly increase calcium levels in patients with acute or severe hypocalcemia, which can result from conditions like hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, or renal failure.
2. Hyperkalemia: In cases of severe hyperkalemia (high potassium levels), calcium gluconate is used to stabilize the heart muscle and reduce the risk of arrhythmias while other treatments work to lower potassium levels.
3. Magnesium Toxicity: Calcium gluconate can counteract the effects of magnesium toxicity, particularly in situations where excessive magnesium sulfate has been administered (e.g., in the treatment of eclampsia during pregnancy).
4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): During advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), calcium gluconate may be used if there is evidence of hypocalcemia or calcium channel blocker overdose contributing to cardiac arrest.
5. Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose: In cases of overdose with medications like verapamil or diltiazem, calcium gluconate helps to mitigate the effects by providing a source of calcium.
6. Osteoporosis and Osteopenia: Although not a first-line treatment, calcium gluconate may be used in situations where rapid calcium replenishment is needed in patients with severe bone demineralization.
7. Tetany: Calcium gluconate is used to treat tetany (muscle cramps and spasms) caused by hypocalcemia.
8. Dermatology (Rare Cases): In certain rare dermatological conditions where calcium homeostasis is disrupted, calcium gluconate may be considered to address underlying metabolic disturbances.

Composition:

1. Calcium Gluconate 104.2mg/ml
2. 50 Ampoules * 20ml / Box