Calcium gluconate

Generic Name
Calcium gluconate
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C12H22CaO14
CAS Number
299-28-5
Unique Ingredient Identifier
SQE6VB453K
Background

Calcium gluconate is used as mineral supplement and medication when there is insufficient calcium in the diet. Supplementation may be done to treat or prevent osteoporosis or rickets, consequences of hypocalcemia. It can also be taken by mouth but is not recommended by injection into a muscle.
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Indication

Oral calcium salts are used as dietary supplemental therapy for person who may not get enough calcium in their regular diet. Calcium gluconate is used as a cardioprotective agent in high blood potassium. Calcium gluconate is the antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity.

Associated Conditions
Bone and tooth decay, Bone and tooth growth, Calcium Deficiency, Hypocalcemia, Nutritional Rickets, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis, Otospongiosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Vitamin D Insufficiency, Vitamin D Resistant Rickets
Associated Therapies
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