Calcium gluconate

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Name

  • Calcium gluconate.

Class of drug

  • Mineral.

Uses

Indications

  • Hypocalcemia  Hypoparathyroidism  .
  • Calcium gluconate is preferred to calcium chloride in the treatment of acute hypocalcemia.
  • Hyperkalemia  Blood biochemistry: potassium  .

Adverse reactions

Other reported reactions

  • Mild to severe tissue reactions may develop following IM or SC administration.
  • Venous irritation and hypotension may develop after IV administration.

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