Indication
Calcium supplement, Dietary supplements, Burning feet syndrome, Greying hair, Peripheral neuritis, Muscular cramps.
Adult Dose
Slow IV or deep IM as required.
Contraindication
Hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria
Mode of Action
Calcium is used to prevent or treat negative calcium balance. It also helps facilitate nerve and muscle performance as well as normal cardiac function. Bone mineral component; cofoactor in enzymatic reactions, essential for neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and many signal transduction pathways.
Precaution
Renal impairment, sarcoidosis, concurrent administration of thiazide diuretics may increase the risk of hypercalcaemia.
Side Effect
Mild G. I. disturbances, bradicardia, arrythmia and irritation after IV injection