Indications and dose
Directions for administration
Chewable tablets should be taken prior to, during or right after a meal.
Calcium chloride or gluconate– administer slowly through the vein. Patient should be closely observed during injection.
Medicinal forms
Chewable tablets (500 mg, 1000 mg, 1500 mg)
Solution for injection/infusion (10% w/v)
- 1 vial of Calcium chloratum = 10 ml = 4.56 mmol of calcium
- 1 vial of Calcium gluconicum = 10 ml = 2.10 mmol of calcium
Side-effects
Tingling, sense of “heat wave”
Local irritation to veins
Arrhythmias (when administered rapidly)
Hypercalcaemia (nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, abdominal pain, …)
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