The use of the drug "Calcium gluconate" intravenously. Instructions

The preparation "Calcium gluconate" refers to the pharmaceutical group of regulators of calcium-phosphorus metabolism. The agent helps to fill the deficit of Ca2 +, which is an important component in the implementation of impulse neural transmission, a reduction in smooth and skeletal muscles. The drug is involved in the activity of the myocardium, blood clotting, the formation of bone tissue. The agent "Calcium gluconate" is administered intravenously, intramuscularly and orally.

Appointment

The drug is recommended for pathologies complicated by hypocalcemia, increased permeability of cell membranes (vessels including), disorders of impulse transmission in muscle tissue. The indications include hypoparathyroidism (osteoporosis, latent tetany), disorders of D-vitamin metabolism-rickets (osteomalacia, spasmophilia), hyperphosphataemia. "Calcium gluconate" (intravenously) is recommended for increased demand for Ca2 + during pregnancy, increased growth and development of the body, during lactation. The drug is indicated in case of insufficient reception of Ca with food, disorders of its metabolism (in postmenopause, including). An agent is prescribed for chronic diarrhea, prolonged stays in a supine position, secondary hypocalcemia on the ground for long-term diuretic medicines, glucocorticosteroids, antiepileptic medicines. The preparation "Calcium gluconate" (intravenously) is recommended for poisoning with fluoride and oxalic acids, Ma2 +.

Contraindications

Do not prescribe the drug for hypercalcemia, intolerance, nephrourolythiasis, severe hypercalciuria, while taking cardiac glycosides. Contraindications include sarcoidosis, age up to 3 liters. Dose adjustment may be required for dehydration, electrolyte disorders, malabsorption syndrome, diarrhea. Caution should be shown with calcium nephrourolythiasis in history, minor hypercalcemia, hypercoagulability, and widespread atherosclerosis.

Dosing regimen

The preparation "Calcium gluconate" is injected intravenously slowly. Children infusion is carried out within 2-3 minutes. Dosage is established according to age, from 1 to 5 milliliters of a 10% solution every 2 or 3 days. Adults are prescribed 5-10 ml each day, every other day or two. The scheme of application is established in accordance with the course of pathology. Before the administration of "Calcium gluconate", the solution should be warmed to the body temperature.

Adverse Reactions

When using the drug "Calcium Gluconate" intravenously, there is nausea, bradycardia, diarrhea, vomiting. Probably a sensation of heat, burning in the mouth. With rapid administration, pressure decreases, arrhythmia develops, cardiac arrest is likely, fainting.

Additional Information

When an overdose occurs hypercalcemia. As a therapy, parenterally, Calcitonin is administered at 5-10 IU / kg per day diluted in 500 ml NaCl (0.9%). The duration of administration is six hours.