About calcium gluconate monohydrate usp
Calcium salt; intravenous electrolyte replacement
Used for
- Treats acute symptomatic low blood calcium.
- Supports calcium replacement when oral treatment is unsuitable.
- May be used for high blood potassium-related heart effects under medical supervision.
Usual adult dose
For acute low calcium, commonly 1–2 g intravenously, adjusted to blood levels and clinical response.
Usual dose in children
For acute low calcium, commonly 29–ాజ58 mg/kg intravenously, adjusted to response; specialist dosing is required.
Common side effects
- Flushing or warmth
- Nausea
- Low blood pressure
- Slow or irregular heartbeat
Important warnings
- Must be given slowly into a vein with heart monitoring.
- Leakage outside the vein can cause tissue injury.
- Use caution with kidney disease or high blood calcium.
- Do not mix with phosphate- or bicarbonate-containing solutions.
Pregnancy
May be used when needed to treat low blood calcium; dosing and monitoring depend on the clinical situation.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible when medically necessary; calcium passes into breast milk naturally.
Interactions
- Digoxin: increased risk of abnormal heart rhythms.
- Ceftriaxone: mixing can cause dangerous precipitates, especially in newborns.
- Thiazide diuretics: may increase blood calcium.
- Calcium-channel blockers: calcium may reduce their effects.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.