Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate
About Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate is a mineral supplement used to treat acute symptomatic hypocalcaemia (low calcium levels in the blood). It also helps restore electrolytes in conditions such as rickets (weak and soft bones in children), osteomalacia (weak and soft bones in adults), and neuromuscular weakness (muscle weakness caused by nerve problems). Hypocalcaemia is a condition in which the calcium levels in the blood are lower than normal.
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate contains Calcium gluconate and Calcium lactobionate. It works by increasing calcium levels in the blood, thus providing the essential minerals necessary for maintaining and strengthening bones.
A trained healthcare professional will administer Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate, so do not self-administer it. You may sometimes experience side effects such as tiredness, vomiting, nausea, pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site. Most of these side effects will gradually resolve over time without requiring medical attention. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription medications, vitamins, or herbal supplements to rule out any interactions or side effects. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor for advice before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate. Inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions, such as high calcium levels in the blood or urine, bladder or kidney stones, thyroid problems, or severe kidney or heart disease.
Uses of Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate
• Treating hypocalcemia: Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate helps in the ow calcium levels in the blood.
• Cardiac arrest: Calcium helps stabilize heart function cardiac function maintenance.
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate is a mineral supplement used to treat acute symptomatic hypocalcaemia. It contains Calcium gluconate and Calcium lactobionate, which works by increasing calcium levels in the blood, thus providing the essential minerals necessary for maintaining and strengthening bones. Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate also helps restore electrolytes in conditions such as rickets (weak and soft bones in children), osteomalacia (weak and soft bones in adults), and neuromuscular weakness (muscle weakness caused by nerve problems).
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate
- Tiredness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site
Drug Warnings
Before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription medications, vitamins, or herbal supplements to rule out any interactions or side effects. Do not receive Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood), hypercalciuria (high calcium levels in urine), and overactive parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism). If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor for advice before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate. Inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions, such as bladder stones, nephrocalcinosis (calcium deposits in the kidney), sarcoidosis (swollen patches of tissue on the skin and lungs), or severe kidney or heart disease, before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking medicines used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS (cabotegravir, dolutegravir), antibiotics (ceftriaxone), and medicines used to treat heart failure (digitoxin, digoxin).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have certain medical conditions, such as hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood), hypercalciuria (high calcium levels in urine), overactive parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism), bladder stones, nephrocalcinosis (calcium deposits in the kidney), sarcoidosis (swollen patches of tissue on the skin and lungs), or severe kidney or heart disease, before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorIt is not known if alcohol interacts with Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate. Please consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing it.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing it.
Driving
consult your doctorIt is not known if Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate affects your ability to drive. It is advised to drive only if you are alert.
Liver
cautionIf you have a pre-existing liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate.
Kidney
cautionIf you have a pre-existing kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate. Your doctor may need to adjust the dose of your medicine based on your health condition.
Children
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor regarding the use of Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate in children below 12 years. Your doctor will weigh the risks and benefits before prescribing this medicine to your child.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include dairy products like yoghurt, milk, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Eat broccoli, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), cabbage, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables in your daily meals.
- Consume calcium-rich snacks like Brazil nuts or almonds.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads, as they are high in calcium.
- Avoid or limit your intake of soft drinks, caffeine, and alcohol, as they may inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace the meat with tempeh or tofu to get extra calcium in your food.
Special Advise
- Regular monitoring of electrolyte levels (e.g., calcium) in your blood is advised.
- Avoid eating foods high in phytic acid (whole grains, bran) and oxalic acid (rhubarb, spinach), as they may decrease the absorption of calcium.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Acute symptomatic hypocalcaemia: Hypocalcaemia is a condition in which calcium levels in the blood are too low. Acute symptomatic hypocalcaemia is a life-threatening condition with severe symptoms that may require hospitalization, unlike chronic hypocalcaemia, which is likely to remain asymptomatic. Common symptoms may include tingling and numbness in the toes, fingertips, and around the mouth, muscle cramps or spasms, arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm), tetany (involuntary muscle contraction caused by low blood calcium levels), and seizures.
FAQs
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate is a mineral supplement used to treat acute symptomatic hypocalcaemia (low calcium levels in the blood). It also helps restore electrolytes in conditions such as rickets (weak and soft bones in children), osteomalacia (weak and soft bones in adults), and neuromuscular weakness (muscle weakness caused by nerve problems).
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate contains Calcium Gluconate and Calcium Lactobionate. It works by increasing calcium levels in the blood, thus providing the essential minerals necessary for maintaining and strengthening bones.
The common side effects of Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate may include tiredness, vomiting, nausea, pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site. Most of these side effects will gradually resolve over time without requiring medical attention. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not use Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood), hypercalciuria (high calcium levels in urine), or overactive parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism). Your doctor will likely order a blood test before starting treatment with Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate to ensure it is safe for you.
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate should be used during breastfeeding only if prescribed by your doctor, as it is unknown whether the medication passes into the breastmilk. You are advised to consult your doctor before using Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate while breastfeeding.
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate should be used during pregnancy only if prescribed by your doctor, as it is unknown whether the medication causes harm to the unborn baby. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before using Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate.
