Calcium-Jayson 10ml100mg/ml
OTC- Generic:
- Calcium Gluconate
- Company:
- Jayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Injection
- Pack size:
- Box (10 10ml Ampoule)
৳ 9.70/unit
Pack: ৳ 97
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At a glance
Calcium Gluconate is a calcium salt used in the treatment of hypocalcemia (calcium deficiency), hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, and severe hypocalcemic tetany. It helps maintain normal nerve, muscle, and cardiac function.
Indications
- Severe hypocalcemic tetany
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Osteoporosis
- Extreme hypercalcemia
- Calcium deficiency states and dietary supplement
- Fluoride or lead poisoning
- Neonatal tetany
Dosage
Adults (IM): 1-2 ampoules (Calcium Gluconate) daily or every alternate day, deep intramuscular injection into the gluteus medius muscle (using a long needle).
Children: Half the adult dose. IM route is not recommended for children.
Acute hypocalcemia: 10-20 mL (2.32-4.64 mmol)/kg body weight.
Fluoride or lead poisoning: 0.3 mL/kg body weight.
Neonatal tetany: 0.3 (0.7 mmol)/kg body weight.
Note: This injection should be administered by a healthcare professional only.
Side effects
If administered too rapidly: Nausea, vomiting, hot flushes, sweating, hypotension, and vasomotor collapse (possibly fatal).
Injection site inflammation may occur.
Precautions & warnings
- Avoid rapid administration (may cause serious side effects).
- Caution in impaired renal function, cardiac disease, hypercalcemia-associated diseases (e.g., sarcoidosis), and other malignancies.
- Caution during pregnancy.
- Do not use in patients receiving cardiac glycosides (digitalis).