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Calcium Sandoz Injection 10ml
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION
CALCIUM
SANDOZ INJECTIONcontains a combination of Calcium gluconate and Calcium
lactobionate which belongs to the group of medicine called Minerals. It
is used to manage acute symptomatic hypocalcemia (calcium deficiency).
Calcium deficiency can be due to a variety of factors such as poor
calcium intake in childhood, decreased calcium absorption and dietary
tolerance, hormonal changes, and genetic factors.
There are no
symptoms in the beginning, but as the condition progresses, symptoms
such as confusion, memory loss, muscle spasms, cramps, hallucinations,
an easy bone fracture, tingling and numbness of body parts, and
depression may appear.
Before receiving CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION,
inform your doctor if you have kidney, heart, or parathyroid gland
problems, cancer, or hypercalcemia (increased calcium levels). Inform
your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before receiving
CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION. CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION is not recommended
for use in children below 1 month of age receiving ceftriaxone.
The
most common side effects of receiving CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION are
constipation and injection site reactions like pain, swelling, and
redness. Contact your doctor if symptoms worsen.
USES OF CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION
- Manage calcium deficiency
HOW CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION WORKS
CALCIUM
SANDOZ INJECTION works by strengthening the bones where calcium
gluconate dissociates into ionised calcium in the blood, increasing
serum ionised calcium levels. Ionized calcium and gluconate are normal
constituents of body fluids, and calcium lactobionate works by
replenishing the stores of calcium in the body.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
CALCIUM
SANDOZ INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a
vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will determine the right
dose and duration depending upon your age, body weight, and disease
condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION
COMMON
- warmth, tingling, or a heavy feeling
- stomach upset, flatulence
- constipation
- injection site reactions like pain, swelling and redness
RARE
Stop receiving CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- little or no urination
- swelling, rapid weight gain
- a light-headed feeling
- slow or irregular heartbeats
- high
levels of calcium in your blood (nausea, vomiting, constipation,
increased thirst or urination, muscle weakness, bone pain, confusion,
lack of energy)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Constipation
Eat
plenty of fiber-rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and
cereals and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly. If the
symptom doesn’t improve, consult your doctor.
Indigestion
Eat smaller and more frequent meals. Exercise regularly. If the symptom doesn’t improve, consult your doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Consult your doctor
Inform
your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as there
in limited information on the safety of receiving CALCIUM SANDOZ
INJECTION. Consult your doctor before receiving it, it will be given to
you after calculating the risk and benefit ratio.
BREASTFEEDING
Consult your doctor
Inform
your doctor if you are breastfeeding before receiving CALCIUM SANDOZ
INJECTIONas it is not known if it is excreted in breast milk. Consult
your doctor before receiving it, it will be given to you after
calculating the risk and benefit ratio.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Use with Caution
It
is not known if CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION affects the ability to drive
or use machines, do not drive or use machines in case you experience
unusual symptoms.
KIDNEY
Consult your doctor
CALCIUM
SANDOZ INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney
disease, and kidney stones. The dose will be adjusted by your doctor and
regular serum calcium levels will be monitored. Consult your doctor
before receiving it.
ALLERGY
Contraindicated
Inform your doctor before receiving CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION if you are allergic to Calcium gluconate or Calcium lactobionate.
HEART DISEASE
Use with Caution
CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
Consult your doctor
CALCIUM
SANDOZ INJECTIONis not recommended for use in children below 28 days
old receiving ceftriaxone. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
USE IN GERIATRICS
Consult your doctor
The
doctor will adjust the dose for patients above 65 years of age
receiving CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION, depending on the disease condition.
Consult your doctor before receiving it.
OTHERS
CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:
- have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels)
Before receiving CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
- have parathyroid gland problems
- have cancer
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before receiving CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- ceftriaxone, minocycline (antibiotic to manage bacterial infection)
- fluids containing bicarbonate or phosphate
- cardiac glycosides like digoxin (to manage heart failure and irregular heartbeats)
- calcium channel blockers (Ex. amlodipine, diltiazem, to lower blood pressure)
- vitamin D, vitamin A
- thiazide diuretics (Ex. chlorothiazide, indapamide, to increase urine flow)
- estrogen
- calcipotriene (to manage psoriasis)
- teriparatide (to manage osteoporosis)
- baloxavir marboxil (to manage influenza)
Overdosage:
CALCIUM
SANDOZ INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a
nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose.
However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual
symptoms of hypercalcemia (hallucinations, disorientation, hypotonicity,
seizures, and coma)
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | :Â Â | Calcium gluconate, Calcium lactobionate |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â | Minerals |
| Therapeutic Indication | :Â Â | Calcium deficiency |
| Dosage Forms | :Â Â | Injection |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION out of reach of children
- Store at 20-25°C
FAQs ABOUT CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION
Q: What is CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION used for?
A:
CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION is used to manage acute symptomatic
hypocalcemia (calcium deficiency). Calcium deficiency can be due to a
variety of factors, such as poor calcium intake in childhood, decreased
calcium absorption and dietary tolerance, hormonal changes, and genetic
factors.
Q: Can pregnant women receive CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION?
A:
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant,
as there is limited information on the safety of receiving CALCIUM
SANDOZ INJECTION. Consult your doctor before receiving it; it will be
given to you after calculating the risk-to-benefit ratio.
Q: How does CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION work?
A:
CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION works by strengthening the bones, where
calcium gluconate dissociates into ionised calcium in the blood, which
increases serum ionised calcium levels. Ionized calcium and gluconate
are normal constituents of body fluids, and calcium lactobionate works
by replenishing the stores of calcium in the body.
Q: Can children receive CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION?
A:
CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION is not recommended for use in children below
28 days old receiving ceftriaxone as it can have fatal outcomes. Consult
your doctor before receiving it.
Q: Can patients with kidney problems receive CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION?
A:
CALCIUM SANDOZ INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with
kidney disease or kidney stones. The dose will be adjusted by your
doctor, and regular serum calcium levels will be monitored. Consult your
doctor before receiving it.
REFERENCES
1.
KD Tripathi. Hormones and Drugs Affecting Calcium Balance. Essentials
of medical pharmacology. Eighth Edition. 2019. Page –362.
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3.
S.Sáez-Orviz, P.Camilleri, I.Marcet, M.Rendueles, M.DÃaz.
Microencapsulation of calcium lactobionate for protection from
microorganisms in solid-phase food. [Revised in October 2019] [Accessed
on 30th June 2022] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1369703X19302141
4. Fresenius kabi. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. [Revised in June 2017] [Accessed on 30th June 2022] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/208418s000lbl.pdf
5. Calcium gluconate. Drugs.com [Revised in June 2021] [Accessed on 30th June 2022] https://www.drugs.com/calcium-gluconate.html
6. Calcium lactobionate. Pubchem [Accessed on 30th June 2022] https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Calcium-lactobionate
7. Calcium gluconate+calcium lactobionate. Healthline. [Revised in July 2019] [Accessed on 30th June 2022] https://www.healthline.com/health/calcium-deficiency-disease
| Weight | 10 g |
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