Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate
About Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate is a sterile injectable mineral therapy used to rapidly treat severe low calcium levels in the blood, a condition known as hypocalcaemia. It delivers calcium directly into the bloodstream when immediate correction is medically necessary or when calcium cannot be taken by mouth. This treatment helps restore normal nerve, muscle, and heart function during acute calcium deficiency.
Because this medicine is given as an injection or slow intravenous infusion, it is administered only by a qualified healthcare professional in a hospital or clinical setting. It is not intended for self-administration. Along with emergency treatment, your doctor may recommend long-term measures such as eating calcium-rich foods and maintaining adequate vitamin D levels to help prevent future calcium deficiency.
Some people may experience temporary side effects during or shortly after the injection, such as a feeling of warmth, mild flushing, slight dizziness, or nausea. These effects are usually short-lived. However, tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you develop an irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing, severe pain or swelling at the injection site, or any other unusual symptoms.
Before receiving this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, kidney stones, heart disease, or high calcium levels in your blood or urine. Do not receive this medicine if you have hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria, or are allergic to any of its ingredients unless your doctor determines that it is appropriate for your condition.
Tell your doctor about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal products, and supplements you are taking before receiving this injection. Certain heart medicines, antibiotics, and other treatments may interact with calcium injections. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, breastfeeding, or are an older adult, consult your healthcare provider before receiving this medicine.
Uses of Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate helps restore calcium levels quickly in emergency situations where prompt treatment is essential.
- Rapidly restores calcium levels: Delivers calcium directly into the bloodstream for fast correction of severe calcium deficiency.
- Relieves symptoms of acute hypocalcaemia: Helps reduce muscle spasms, cramps, numbness, tingling, and other symptoms caused by low calcium levels.
- Supports normal heart function: Helps stabilise the heart during serious electrolyte disturbances, particularly in emergencies involving dangerously high potassium levels.
- Provides calcium when oral treatment is not suitable: Because it is given directly into a vein, it can be used when patients cannot swallow medicines or require immediate calcium replacement.
Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate will be administered by a healthcare professional in a medical setting.
- Do not self-administer it.
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Side Effects of Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate
Common Side Effects (Usually mild)
- A temporary feeling of warmth or flushing during the injection
- Sweating
- Mild dizziness or light-headedness, especially when sitting up or standing
- Nausea or mild stomach upset
- Mild redness, discomfort, or irritation at the injection site
Serious Side Effects (Consult your doctor right away)
- Signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as skin rash, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, or difficulty breathing
- An irregular, unusually fast, or unusually slow heartbeat
- Severe pain, burning, swelling, or skin discolouration at the injection site, which may indicate that the medicine has leaked outside the vein
- Extreme muscle weakness, confusion, or severe drowsiness
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- Report injection site discomfort immediately: Tell your doctor or nurse straight away if you notice burning, stinging, pain, or swelling while the injection is being given.
- Stand up slowly after treatment: If you feel dizzy after the injection, remain seated or lie down until you feel better before standing.
- Attend all monitoring appointments: Keep all scheduled blood tests and follow-up appointments so your doctor can monitor your calcium levels and kidney function.
- Tell your healthcare team about all medicines: Inform your doctor about every prescription medicine, over-the-counter medicine, vitamin, herbal product, and supplement you are taking before receiving this injection.
Drug Interactions
- Heart medicines (such as digoxin): Taking calcium injections with digoxin may increase the risk of serious irregular heart rhythms.
- Certain antibiotics (such as ceftriaxone or tetracyclines): Calcium may reduce the effectiveness of some antibiotics or form physical complexes with certain injectable antibiotics.
- Thiazide diuretics (water tablets): These medicines may reduce the amount of calcium removed by your kidneys, increasing the risk of high blood calcium levels.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorIt is not known if alcohol interacts with Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate. Please consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing it.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing it.
Driving
consult your doctorIt is not known if Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate affects your ability to drive. It is advised to drive only if you are alert.
Liver
cautionIf you have a pre-existing liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate.
Kidney
cautionIf you have a pre-existing kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate. Your doctor may need to adjust the dose of your medicine based on your health condition.
Children
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor regarding the use of Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate in children below 12 years. Your doctor will weigh the risks and benefits before prescribing this medicine to your child.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat calcium-rich foods: Once your calcium levels have been corrected, include calcium-rich foods such as milk, yoghurt, cheese, leafy green vegetables, and calcium-fortified foods, as recommended by your doctor.
- Maintain adequate vitamin D levels: Get enough vitamin D through safe sunlight exposure or dietary sources such as oily fish and egg yolks because vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium effectively.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine: Excessive alcohol and caffeine may reduce calcium absorption and increase calcium loss over time.
- Stay well hydrated: Drinking enough water helps support normal kidney function and may reduce the risk of kidney stone formation.
- Avoid smoking: Smoking may interfere with bone health and calcium balance over time.
Special Advise
- Regular monitoring of electrolyte levels (e.g., calcium) in your blood is advised.
- Avoid eating foods high in phytic acid (whole grains, bran) and oxalic acid (rhubarb, spinach), as they may decrease the absorption of calcium.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Acute symptomatic hypocalcaemia: Hypocalcaemia is a condition in which calcium levels in the blood are too low. Acute symptomatic hypocalcaemia is a life-threatening condition with severe symptoms that may require hospitalization, unlike chronic hypocalcaemia, which is likely to remain asymptomatic. Common symptoms may include tingling and numbness in the toes, fingertips, and around the mouth, muscle cramps or spasms, arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm), tetany (involuntary muscle contraction caused by low blood calcium levels), and seizures.
FAQs
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate is a mineral supplement used to treat acute symptomatic hypocalcaemia (low calcium levels in the blood). It also helps restore electrolytes in conditions such as rickets (weak and soft bones in children), osteomalacia (weak and soft bones in adults), and neuromuscular weakness (muscle weakness caused by nerve problems).
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate contains Calcium Gluconate and Calcium Lactobionate. It works by increasing calcium levels in the blood, thus providing the essential minerals necessary for maintaining and strengthening bones.
The common side effects of Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate may include tiredness, vomiting, nausea, pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site. Most of these side effects will gradually resolve over time without requiring medical attention. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not use Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or if you have hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood), hypercalciuria (high calcium levels in urine), or overactive parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism). Your doctor will likely order a blood test before starting treatment with Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate to ensure it is safe for you.
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate should be used during pregnancy only if prescribed by your doctor, as it is unknown whether the medication causes harm to the unborn baby. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before using Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate.
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate is primarily used to treat severe hypocalcaemia (low blood calcium levels). It is also used to treat calcium deficiency tetany and to help protect the heart during certain emergencies caused by dangerously high potassium levels. Your doctor can explain why this treatment has been recommended for your condition.
Calcium Gluconate+calcium Lactobionate is given as a slow injection or intravenous infusion by a trained healthcare professional in a hospital or clinical setting. It should never be self-administered at home. Speak with your healthcare provider if you would like more information about the procedure.
Yes. If the medicine accidentally leaks outside the vein during the injection, it may cause severe pain, burning, swelling, or damage to the surrounding tissues. Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you notice discomfort while the injection is being given.
Your doctor will monitor your blood calcium levels and kidney function to make sure the treatment is working effectively and to reduce the risk of your calcium levels becoming too high. Your healthcare provider will let you know how often these tests are needed.
Tell your doctor if you have had kidney stones or kidney disease before receiving this medicine. Calcium treatment may increase the risk of further stone formation in some people, so your doctor will carefully assess whether this medicine is appropriate for you. Your doctor can guide you based on your medical history.
A temporary feeling of warmth, flushing, or mild dizziness may occur, especially if the injection is given too quickly. Tell your doctor or nurse immediately so the infusion rate can be adjusted if necessary. Your healthcare provider will monitor you until you feel comfortable.
If you are breastfeeding, discuss this treatment with your doctor before receiving the injection. Your doctor will carefully consider the expected benefits and any potential risks before recommending treatment. Speak with your healthcare provider for personalised advice.
Yes. This medicine may interact with several medicines, including digoxin, certain antibiotics, and thiazide diuretics. Always give your doctor a complete list of all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, herbal products, and supplements before receiving this treatment. Your healthcare provider can advise whether any adjustments are needed.
