CALCIUM GLUCONATE

Electrolyte / Mineral

Brand names: Calcium Gluconate in Sodium Chloride

Intravenous

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Intravenous administration of calcium gluconate increases serum ionized calcium level. Calcium gluconate dissociates into ionized calcium in plasma. Ionized calcium and gluconate are constituents of body fluids.

Indications

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FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Arrhythmias with Concomitant Cardiac Glycoside Use: If concomitant therapy is necessary, Calcium Gluconate in Sodium Chloride Injection should be given slowly in small amounts and close ECG monitoring is recommended (5
Cases of fatal outcomes in neonates have occurred
Tissue necrosis, ulceration, and secondary infection are the most serious complications
Hypercalcemia increases the risk of digoxin toxicity

Known Side Effects

12 documented side effects by frequency

Fatigue

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Joint Pain

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Falls

0.1-1%

Limb Pain

0.1-1%

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intravenous