calcium gluconate
calcium gluconate is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: calcium gluconate; Generic name: CALCIUM GLUCONATE; Manufacturer: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Private Limited.
| Brand name | calcium gluconate |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CALCIUM GLUCONATE |
| Manufacturer | Amneal Pharmaceuticals Private Limited |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Calcium gluconate injection is indicated for pediatric and adult patients for the treatment of acute symptomatic hypocalcemia. Limitations of Use The safety of calcium gluconate injection for long term use has not been established. Calcium gluconate injection is a form of calcium indicated for pediatric and adult patients for the treatment of acute symptomatic hypocalcemia. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: The safety of calcium gluconate injection for long term use has not been established. ( 1 ) |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Contains 100 mg of calcium gluconate per mL which contains 9.3 mg (0.465 mEq) of elemental calcium. ( 2.1 ) Administer intravenously (bolus or continuous infusion) via a secure intravenous line. ( 2.1 ) See Full Prescribing Information (FPI) for dilution instructions, administration rates and appropriate monitoring. ( 2.1 ) Individualize the dose within the recommended range in adults and pediatric patients depending on the severity of symptoms of hypocalcemia, the se |
| Active ingredient(s) | CALCIUM GLUCONATE MONOHYDRATE |
| Route | INTRAVENOUS |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=13d7cfc9-ff7a-437e-8c21-d9709ac07d48 |