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PRECAUTIONS

Adverse Reactions NURSING CONSIDERATION

DRUG

CLASSIFICATION

INDICATION treatment of hypocalcemia in those conditions requiring prompt increases in plasma calcium for emergency cardiotonic effect Ventricular Fibrillation, Heart Disease, LongTerm Kidney Problems, Kidney Stone, Kidney Disease, Poisoning by the Heart Medication Digitalis, Sarcoidosis, Increased Calcium in the Blood from Carcinoma Tumor, High Amount of Calcium in Urine, High Amount of Calcium in the Blood diarrhea, stomach trouble, parathyroid disease, lung disease (sarcoidosis), kidney stones. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. Some forms of calcium are known to be excreted into breast milk. Though there have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding Calcium is generally well tolerated. High levels of calcium can cause some adverse effects. Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, stomach pain, thirst, dry mouth, increased urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Brand name
Calcium Gluconate Monohydrate

Used as dietary supplements.

Generic name

Calcium Gluconate
Dosage injectable solution 100mg/mL tablet 500mg 650mg 1g

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: vitamins, tetracycline, quinolone antibiotics (e.g. ciprofloxacin), gallium nitrate, cellulose sodium phosphate, etidronate, magnesium sulfate, calcium channel blockers (e.g., diltiazem, verapamil), phenytoin. Do not eat large amounts of bran or whole grain cereals and breads. They may reduce absorption of calcium. Also, consuming alcohol, large amounts of caffeine, and tobacco smoking may affect absorption of calcium. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.