Calcium Gluconate (Injection)
Calcium Gluconate (kal-cee-um gloo-koe-nate)
Treats calcium deficiency (too little calcium in the blood). Also treats black widow spider bites, lead colic, overdose of magnesium or certain heart medicines, and a condition called rickets. This medicine is also used in life support and life-threatening heart conditions.
Brand Name(s):
There may be other brand names for this medicine. When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have high levels of calcium in your blood. How to Use This Medicine:
Injectable
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Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it will be given. This medicine is given as a shot into a vein. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using digoxin (Lanoxin®) or tetracycline.
Warnings While Using This Medicine:
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis.
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
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Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
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Feeling of warmth, tingling, or confusion
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Lightheadedness or fainting
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Slow or irregular heartbeat
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
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Dry mouth, thirst, chalky taste in your mouth
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Constipation, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
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Increase in how much or how often you urinate
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Redness, swelling, irritation, or infection on the skin where the injection is given
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
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