Calcium Ambee
Generic: Calcium Gluconate
Daily Dose:
Course Duration:
Alternatives (3)Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Calcium Gluconate), same form (IM/IV Injection)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Used in the treatment of Cal. Gluconate deficiency states & as a dietary supplement when intake may be inadequate In. Cal. Gluconate is used in-
Severe hypoglycemic tetany
Hypoparathyroidism
Vitamin D-deficiency
Osteoporosis and
Extreme hypercalcemia
Dosage & Administration
1-2 ampoules Ca+ Gluconate IM. Daily or every alternate day. Children require 1/2 of adult dose lM injection should be given deep to gluteus medius muscle Using a long needle. This route is not recommended for children.
Acute hypocalcemia
: 10-20 ml (2.32-4.64 m.mol)/Kg.
Body weight Fluoride or lead poisoning
: 0.3 ml/Kg Body weights.
Neonatal tetany
: 0.3 (0.7 m.mo)/Kg body weight.
Contraindications
In Patients receiving cardiac glycosides
In patients with renal failure.
In patients with severe hypercalciuria and
In patients with hypercalcemia
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
If Ca+ Gluconate Inj is administrated too rapidly, nausea, vomiting, hot flushes, sweating, hypotension & vasomotor collapse, possibly fatal may occur.
Warnings & Precautions
Impaired renal function; cardiac disease; hypercalcaemia-associated diseases, e.g. sarcoidosis; other malignancies. Pregnancy.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
Calcium gluconate is used to prevent or treat negative calcium balance. It also helps facilitate nerve and muscle performance as well as normal cardiac function.