CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION BP 10%
What you should know about Calcium Gluconate Injection BP
This leaflet contains important information about Calcium Gluconate Injection. Please read this leaflet before you are given this injection. In some circumstances this may not be possible if you are given this injection in an emergency.
If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
This leaflet will be kept in a safe place for you should you wish to read it again.
What does Calcium Gluconate Injection contain?
This injection contains the active ingredient calcium gluconate. Each 10 ml ampoule contains 950 mg calcium gluconate in a 10 ml sterile solution for injection.
This injection contains the following inactive ingredients:
- Calcium D Saccharate USP
- Sterile Water for Injections EP
The injection is supplied in 10 ml clear glass ampoules. 10 ampoules supplied in each carton.
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What is Calcium Gluconate Injection used for?
Calcium is necessary for the normal function of muscles and nerves. It is needed to make the heart work properly and for the blood to clot. Calcium Gluconate Injection is used to replace low levels of calcium in the body, in the treatment of heart attacks and may be used in neonatal tetany.
Before this injection is given to you
Please tell your doctor or nurse before being given this injection if:
- You are taking digoxin or a diuretic (water tablet)
- You have hyperparathyroidism (overactivity of the parathyroid gland)
- You have kidney disease
- You have heart failure
- You have excessive levels of vitamin D
- You have a tumour which has increased your levels of calcium
- You have excessive levels of calcium in the urine
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, as these may interfere with this injection.
How is the injection given?
Your nurse or doctor will give you the injection. Calcium Gluconate Injection is given by very slow intravenous injection (into the vein) at a rate of 10 ml per 3 minutes.
Your dose of Calcium Gluconate Injection will be adjusted to restore your calcium blood levels to the normal range. During treatment, your blood calcium levels should be monitored closely.
The usual dosage of Calcium Gluconate Injection is:
Acute Hypocalcaemic tetany:
10-20 ml
Fluoride or lead poisoning:
0.3 ml/kg body weight
Neonatal Tetany:
0.3 ml/kg/body weight
Cardiac Resuscitation:
7-15 ml
Elderly patients may require a reduction in dosage.
Your doctor will decide the correct dosage for you and how and when the injection will be given.
Since the injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse, it is unlikely that you will be given too much. However, if after the injection you feel sick, are sick, are constipated, have stomach pain, suffer muscle weakness, feel thirsty, are passing a lot of urine, feel confused or have bone pain, you should tell the person giving you the injection.
What are the possible unwanted side effects?
If the injection is given too quickly, the following symptoms may occur: feeling sick, being sick, hot flushes, sweating or low blood pressure.
If you think this injection is causing you any problems, or you are at all worried, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
How should Calcium Gluconate injection be kept?
Your injection will be stored below 25° C.
The nurse or doctor will check that the injection is not past its expiry date before giving you the injection.
Leaflet Revision Date
7th May 2004
43888/22/04
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