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Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
calcium glucoheptonate
Class :
Acyclic Acids, Calcium Salts
Dosage forms& StrengthsÂ
Injectable solutionÂ
5mlÂ
20mlÂ
5-20 mL is slowly administered Intravenously once a day, which is less than 2 mL/min. The dose can be repeated for every 1-3 days as required or 2-5 mL is administered Intramuscularly once a day. The dose can be repeated for every 1-3 days as required
may decrease the serum concentration of Quinolones
may decrease the serum concentration of Quinolones
may diminish the absorption when combined with quinolones
may diminish the absorption when combined with quinolones
calcium salts: they may diminish the absorption of phosphate binders
calcium salts: they may diminish the absorption of phosphate binders
calcium salts: they may diminish the absorption of phosphate binders
calcium salts: they may diminish the absorption of phosphate binders
calcium salts: they may diminish the absorption of phosphate binders
may increase the CNS depressant effect of CNS Depressants
ciprofloxacin inhaled (Pending FDA approval)Â
may diminish the absorption of Quinolones
bictegravir: they may diminish the serum concentration of calcium salts
antacids: they may diminish the serum concentration of calcium salts
antacids: they may diminish the serum concentration of calcium salts
antacids: they may diminish the serum concentration of calcium salts
antacids: they may diminish the serum concentration of calcium salts
antacids: they may diminish the serum concentration of calcium salts
may diminish the absorption when combined with phosphate supplements
may diminish the absorption when combined with phosphate supplements
may diminish the absorption when combined with phosphate supplements
may diminish the absorption when combined with phosphate supplements
may diminish the absorption when combined with phosphate supplements
calcium salts increase the efficacy of calcium acetate
calcium salts have the potential to intensify the adverse or toxic effects of calcium acetate
levonorgestrel: they may diminish the serum concentration of calcium salts
calcium salts reduce the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
calcium salts reduce the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
calcium salts reduce the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
calcium salts reduce the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
calcium salts reduce the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
calcium salts increase the toxicity of vitamin D analogs
may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of vitamin D analogs
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with calcium channel blockers
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with calcium channel blockers
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with calcium channel blockers
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with calcium channel blockers
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with calcium channel blockers
bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole and tetracycline
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
may decrease the levels of serum concentration
they decrease the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
they decrease the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
they decrease the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
they decrease the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
they decrease the efficacy of calcium channel blockers
calcium salts: they may decrease the therapeutic effect of laxatives
calcium salts: they may decrease the therapeutic effect of laxatives
calcium salts: they may decrease the therapeutic effect of laxatives
calcium salts: they may decrease the therapeutic effect of laxatives
sodium picosulfate, citric acid, and magnesium oxide
calcium salts: they may decrease the therapeutic effect of laxatives
calcium salts enhance the arrhythmogenic effects of cardiac glycosides
calcium salts enhance the arrhythmogenic effects of cardiac glycosides
calcium salts enhance the arrhythmogenic effects of cardiac glycosides
may diminish the calcium salts excretion
may diminish the calcium salts excretion
the chances of adverse effects can be heightened when cholecalciferol is combined with calcium glucoheptonate
When calcium glucoheptonate is used together with clomocycline, this leads to reduction in concentration serum of clomocycline
the risk or intensity of adverse effects can be heightened when calcipotriol is combined with calcium glucoheptonate
the risk or intensity of unfavorable effects can be heightened when tacalcitol is correlated with calcium glucoheptonate
spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide
may diminish the excretion of thiazide diuretics
may diminish the excretion of thiazide diuretics
may diminish the excretion of thiazide diuretics
may diminish the excretion of thiazide diuretics
may diminish the excretion of thiazide diuretics
thiazides reduce the systemic absorption of calcium salts
thiazides reduce the systemic absorption of calcium salts
thiazides reduce the systemic absorption of calcium salts
thiazides reduce the systemic absorption of calcium salts
may decrease the serum concentration of minerals
may decrease the serum concentration of minerals
may increase the hypotensive effect of anti-hypertensives
may increase the toxic effect of Vitamin D analogs
may decrease the therapeutic effect of calcium channel blockers
hydrochlorothiazide/aliskirenÂ
may decrease the excretion of thiazide, and thiazide like diuretics
may decrease the therapeutic effect of calcium channel blockers
may increase the toxic effect when combined
calcium salts have the potential to intensify the arrhythmogenic effect of cardiac glycosides
calcium salts have the potential to intensify the arrhythmogenic effect of cardiac glycosides
calcium salts have the potential to intensify the arrhythmogenic effect of cardiac glycosides
calcium salts can increase the adverse and potentially toxic effects of Vitamin D Analogs
The therapeutic efficacy of dobutamine may be diminished when used concurrently with calcium salts
folic acid decreases the absorption of calcium salts in the blood stream
antacids: they may diminish the absorption of calcium salts
may decrease the therapeutic effect of calcium salts
may decrease the therapeutic effect of calcium salts
may decrease the therapeutic effect of calcium salts
may decrease the therapeutic effect of calcium salts
may decrease the therapeutic effect of calcium salts
may diminish the excretion when combined with calcium salts
may diminish the excretion when combined with calcium salts
may decrease the therapeutic effect of calcium salts
may decrease the therapeutic effect of calcium salts
may decrease the concentration of thyroid products in serum
may decrease the concentration of thyroid products in serum
may decrease the concentration of thyroid products in serum
may decrease the concentration of thyroid products in serum
Actions and spectrum:Â
The calcium supplement, in a highly absorbable form, is calcium glucoheptonate. There are many physiological processes that rely on the action of calcium, some of the most important of which include the structural assurance of bones, as well as the coordination of nerve impulses, muscle contractions, and coagulation of blood. This drug brings in back the level of calcium in the body to normal values.Â
Adverse reactionsÂ
Cardiac arrhythmiasÂ
Sinus bradycardiaÂ
Renal calculiÂ
NauseaÂ
AnorexiaÂ
Abdominal painÂ
GI irritationÂ
VomitingÂ
SyncopeÂ
Mental disturbancesÂ
Black box warningÂ
No specific black box warning is availableÂ
Contraindications/CautionÂ
ContraindicationsÂ
HypercalcemiaÂ
HypercalciuriaÂ
Kidney stonesÂ
Atrioventricular blockÂ
Ventricular fibrillationÂ
CautionsÂ
SarcoidosisÂ
ArrhythmiasÂ
HypoparathyroidismÂ
Gastrointestinal disordersÂ
OsteoporosisÂ
Renal impairmentÂ
PregnancyÂ
LactationÂ
Pregnancy & breastfeeding:Â
Pregnancy consideration:Â
US FDA pregnancy category: Not assignedÂ
Breastfeeding warnings:Â
Data about the excretion of the drug into human milk is not knownÂ
Pregnancy category:Â
Pharmacology:Â
Calcium glucoheptonate is a supplement of calcium that occurs in combination with calcium gluconate.Â
Pharmacodynamics:Â
People that can either not obtain enough calcium through their regular diet or those that require additional calcium take calcium supplements like calcium gluceptate. These supplements help in the prevention and treatment of conditions causing hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels). Calcium is not an ordinary element but is a very important component of the bone structure and if used properly can lead to the health of the heart muscles and the nervous system. Bones are the storage site for calcium, and they release it into the bloodstream and replenish them as the body’s calcium needs fluctuate daily. Â
Pharmacokinetics:Â
Absorption:Â
It is well absorbed in the g.i.tract when administered orally. The absorption of calcium occurs in the small intestine.Â
Distribution:Â
It is widely distributed throughout the body.Â
Metabolism:Â
The drug itself undergoes minimal absorption in the body breaking down the gluconate complex to release calcium ions.Â
Excretion:Â
It undergoes excretion through renal route. Kidneys regulate the levels of calcium in the blood by reabsorbing or excreting calcium in the urine.Â
Administration:Â
It is administered orally with a glass of water. The dosage of the drug differs based on the individual needs and response to the doses.Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: calcium glucoheptonateÂ
Why do we use calcium glucoheptonate?Â
It is used as a supplement in case of calcium deficiencies. It is often prescribed in treating osteoporosis which is characterized by reduced bone density and increased susceptibility to fractures. In case of hypoparathyroidism, this drug can be used to maintain the levels of calcium in the body.Â
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