Calcium gluconate, tablets 500 mg 30 pcs

Calcium ions drug, replenishes the lack of calcium ions required for the transmission of nerve impulses, reduction of skeletal and smooth muscles, myocardial activity, formation of bone tissue, blood clotting.

Pharmacokinetics

Approximately 1/5-1/3 of ingested calcium gluconate is absorbed in small intestine; this process depends on the presence of vitamin D, pH, specifics of diet and the presence of factors that can bind calcium ions. Absorption of calcium ions increases with calcium deficiency and a diet with reduced calcium ions. About 20% is excreted by the kidneys, the rest (80%) by the intestine (actively excreted by the terminal wall of the gastrointestinal tract).

Indications

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Composition

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Interaction

Special Instructions

Calcium preparations should be prescribed with caution in patients with heart disease or sarcoidosis. Careful monitoring of blood calcium levels and urinary calcium excretion is necessary when high doses are prescribed, especially in children.

The treatment should be stopped if blood calcium levels exceed 2.625 – 2.75 mmol/l or if urinary calcium excretion exceeds 5 mg/kg. High vitamin D intake should be avoided during calcium therapy.

Patients with mild hypercalciuria, decreased glomerular filtration or a history of nephrolithiasis should be prescribed with caution and with monitoring of urinary calcium content.

A lot of drinking is recommended to reduce the risk of nephrolithiasis.

Contraindications

Side effects

Allergic reactions, constipation, gastrointestinal mucosal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, upper abdominal pain.

Overdose

Symptoms: hypercalcemia.
Treatment: for its elimination administer – 5-10 IU/kg/day of calcitonin (diluted in 0.5 L of 0.9% sodium chloride solution). The duration of administration is 6 h.

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Pregnancy use

Pregnant women taking calcium preparations together with vitamin D are more likely to develop hypercalcemia.

In recommended doses, taking calcium preparations does not cause any adverse effects on the fetus; it is safe to use even while breastfeeding.

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