CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable)
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CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable) Drug and Prescription Information
CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable)
CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable) Medication Classification
CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection)
CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable) Brandname
CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable) is used for the Treatment
Calcium Gluconate (kal-cee-um gloo-koe-nate) Treats calcium deficiency (too little calcium in the blood). Also treats black widow spider bites, lead colic, overdose of magnesium or certain heart medicines, and a condition called rickets. This medicine is also used in life support and life-threatening heart conditions.
When To Not Use CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable)
You should not use this medicine if you have high levels of calcium in your blood.
How Should You Use CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable)
Proper CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable) Storage
Store CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using digoxin (Lanoxin®) or tetracycline.
CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis.
CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Injection) (Injectable) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
- Feeling of warmth, tingling, or confusion
- Lightheadedness or fainting
- Slow or irregular heartbeat If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Dry mouth, thirst, chalky taste in your mouth
- Constipation, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
- Increase in how much or how often you urinate
- Redness, swelling, irritation, or infection on the skin where the injection is given
