Calcium Gluconate Injection

Composition of Calcium Gluconate Injection

Calcium Gluconate Injection contains Calcium Gluconate (10% w/v). It belongs to the Calcium salt class of medicines.

Uses of Calcium Gluconate Injection

• Treatment of acute hypocalcemia and tetany
• hyperkalemia (cardiac membrane stabilization)
• hypermagnesemia
• calcium channel blocker overdose (adjunct)
• calcium supplementation when oral route not possible

Key benefits

• Corrects low calcium levels
• Helps control symptoms of tetany
• Stabilizes heart in hyperkalemia
• Treats hypermagnesemia-related cardiac effects

How Calcium Gluconate Injection works

Calcium gluconate provides ionized calcium required for normal neuromuscular and cardiac function. In hyperkalemia it stabilizes cardiac myocyte membranes, reducing risk of arrhythmias without lowering potassium levels.

How to take Calcium Gluconate Injection

Administer only under medical supervision. Given slow IV (preferred) with ECG monitoring in indicated emergencies; avoid rapid IV push. Ensure secure IV access to prevent extravasation; dosing depends on condition and labs.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection, please consult your doctor.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can raise blood calcium dangerously, causing thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, confusion and kidney damage. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Calcium Gluconate Injection

Most side effects of Calcium Gluconate are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Flushing
• nausea
• vomiting
• hypotension (with rapid infusion)
• bradycardia/arrhythmias
• metallic/chalky taste
• injection site pain
• tissue irritation or necrosis with extravasation

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Calcium Gluconate Injection

Warnings and precautions

Do not use in hypercalcemia, ventricular fibrillation, severe digitalis toxicity; use extreme caution with digoxin. Administer slowly; monitor calcium levels and ECG. Avoid IM in infants/children if possible due to tissue injury risk. Extravasation can cause severe tissue damage.

Do not take Calcium Gluconate if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a high blood calcium level, or with certain kidney stones.

Interactions with other medicines

Digoxin (increased arrhythmia risk), calcium channel blockers (reduced effect), thiazide diuretics (hypercalcemia risk), ceftriaxone in neonates (avoid co-administration due to precipitation risk), tetracyclines (reduced absorption if oral given later)

How to store Calcium Gluconate Injection

Store below 25°C, protect from light, do not freeze. Do not use if solution is cloudy or contains particles.

Expert advice for Calcium Gluconate Injection

-Calcium Gluconate 10% Injection is prescribed to treat calcium deficiency. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones. Let your doctor if you are taking any other medications like antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease and bone disorders. Let your doctor know if you’re taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected. Include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Hindustan Medicines Pvt Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Mineral / Electrolyte

Drug class:

Calcium salt

Chemical class:

Sugar acid derivative