About calcium gluconate + calcium saccharate
Calcium salt; electrolyte replacement
Used for
- Treats severe low blood calcium.
- Stabilizes the heart in severe high blood potassium.
- Treats magnesium toxicity and certain calcium-channel blocker overdoses.
Usual adult dose
Dose depends on the emergency and must be given intravenously with monitoring; no single usual dose applies.
Usual dose in children
Dose is weight-based and depends on the emergency; intravenous use requires monitoring.
Common side effects
- Warmth, flushing, or nausea
- Slow or irregular heartbeat
- Low blood pressure
- Tissue injury if it leaks outside the vein
Important warnings
- Intravenous administration requires clinical monitoring.
- Rapid injection can cause dangerous heart rhythm changes or low blood pressure.
- Avoid mixing with phosphate- or bicarbonate-containing solutions.
- Use caution with kidney disease or high calcium levels.
Pregnancy
May be used when clinically necessary; calcium crosses the placenta.
Breastfeeding
Calcium is normally present in breast milk; medically supervised use is generally compatible.
Interactions
- Digoxin: increased risk of abnormal heart rhythms.
- May reduce absorption of oral tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics.
- Thiazide diuretics may increase calcium levels.
- Do not mix in the same line with phosphate-containing solutions.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.