Calcium Gluconate

Mechanism of Action: Bone mineral component; cofoactor in enzymatic reactions, essential for neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and many signal transduction pathways

Classification; hypocalcaemia

Used:

• Severe acute hypocalcemia or hypocalcemic tetany
• Acute severe hyperkalemia
• Calcium deficiency
• Mild asymptomatic hypocalcemia

Side effects: arrhythmias, hyperhidrosis, hypotension, vasodilation, vomiting