The drug "Calcium gluconate" belongs to the pharmaceutical group of regulators of calcium-phosphorus metabolism. The tool helps to replenish the deficiency of Ca2 +, which is an important component of the implementation of impulse nerve transmission, contraction of smooth and skeletal muscles.
The drug is involved in the activity of the myocardium, blood coagulation, bone formation. The remedy "Calcium gluconate" is prescribed intravenously, intramuscularly and orally.
Destination
The remedy is recommended for pathologies complicated by hypocalcemia, increased permeability of cell membranes (including blood vessels), disorders of impulse transmission in muscle tissue. Indications include hypoparathyroidism (osteoporosis, latent tetany), D-vitamin metabolism disorders - rickets (osteomalacia, spasmophilia), hyperphosphatemia. Means "Calcium gluconate" (intravenously) is recommended for increased need for Ca2 + during pregnancy, increased growth and development of the body, during lactation. The drug is indicated for insufficient intake of calcium with food,disorders of his metabolism (including postmenopausal).
A remedy is prescribed for chronic diarrhea, prolonged lying down, secondary hypocalcemia due to long-term use of diuretic drugs, glucocorticosteroids, antiepileptic drugs. The drug "Calcium gluconate" (intravenously) is recommended for poisoning with fluoric and oxalic acids, Ma2 +.
Contraindications
Do not prescribe the drug for hypercalcemia, intolerance, nephrourolithiasis, severe hypercalciuria, while taking cardiac glycosides. Contraindications include sarcoidosis, age up to 3 years. Dose adjustment may be required for dehydration, electrolyte disorders, malabsorption syndrome, diarrhea. Caution should be exercised with a history of calcium nephrourolithiasis, slight hypercalcemia, hypercoagulability, widespread atherosclerosis.
Dosing regimen
The drug "Calcium gluconate" is administered slowly intravenously. Children infusion is carried out within 2-3 minutes. The dosage is set according to 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 scheme of application is established in accordance with the course of the pathology. Before the introduction of "Calcium Gluconate" intravenously, the solution should be warmed to body temperature.
Adverse reactions
When appliedthe drug "Calcium gluconate" intravenously occurs nausea, bradycardia, diarrhea, vomiting. Perhaps the appearance of a sensation of heat, burning in the mouth. With rapid administration, pressure decreases, arrhythmia develops, cardiac arrest, fainting are likely.
Additional information
In 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 the injection is six hours.
