Calcium gluconate is a calcium salt / electrolyte replacement that delivers a bioavailable source of calcium to the bloodstream via IV under controlled conditions. Unlike oral supplements, IV calcium acts quickly and is used in acute care, not for routine nutritional supplementation. (1mg)
⚠️ Important: This product is intended only for IV use under medical supervision.
In clinical practice, Calcium Gluconate 10% is used intravenously for several critical indications:
Used when blood calcium is dangerously low to help restore normal calcium levels, essential for nerve function, muscle contraction, and bone strength. (1mg)
IV calcium gluconate can help stabilize the heart’s electrical activity in cases of severe hyperkalemia (high potassium) or magnesium toxicity (hypomagnesemia), improving myocardial function during resuscitation. (Apollo Pharmacy)
It may be given to help manage arrhythmias or risk of abnormal heartbeat caused by electrolyte disturbances, and as part of emergency treatment for cardiac arrest under protocol guidance (e.g., in hyperkalemia with ECG changes). (Apollo Pharmacy)
Occasionally part of treatment for lead or fluoride poisoning, where calcium blocks toxic effects on bone and soft tissue. (Apollo Pharmacy)
How it works:
Calcium ions are critical for neuromuscular signaling, cardiac muscle contraction, blood clotting mechanisms, and cell membrane stability. IV calcium gluconate provides rapid access to the circulatory system when oral calcium is insufficient. (1mg)
Important safety considerations with IV Calcium Gluconate:
Administer only in monitored clinical settings. Continuous ECG and serum electrolytes are typically monitored. (Biomedicus)
Rapid IV administration can cause cardiac arrhythmias, bradycardia, and hypotension; careful rate control is needed. (Biomedicus)
Extravasation (leakage around the IV site) can damage surrounding tissue and cause inflammation or calcification. (NCBI)
Calcium should be used cautiously in patients with existing hypercalcemia or those on digoxin, which can be potentiated and lead to toxicity. (Biomedicus)
Rapid changes can cause nausea, flushing, or burning at the injection site. (MedlinePlus)
Calcium gluconate is a calcium salt / electrolyte replacement that delivers a bioavailable source of calcium to the bloodstream via IV under controlled conditions. Unlike oral supplements, IV calcium acts quickly and is used in acute care, not for routine nutritional supplementation. (1mg)
⚠️ Important: This product is intended only for IV use under medical supervision.
In clinical practice, Calcium Gluconate 10% is used intravenously for several critical indications:
Used when blood calcium is dangerously low to help restore normal calcium levels, essential for nerve function, muscle contraction, and bone strength. (1mg)
IV calcium gluconate can help stabilize the heart’s electrical activity in cases of severe hyperkalemia (high potassium) or magnesium toxicity (hypomagnesemia), improving myocardial function during resuscitation. (Apollo Pharmacy)
It may be given to help manage arrhythmias or risk of abnormal heartbeat caused by electrolyte disturbances, and as part of emergency treatment for cardiac arrest under protocol guidance (e.g., in hyperkalemia with ECG changes). (Apollo Pharmacy)
Occasionally part of treatment for lead or fluoride poisoning, where calcium blocks toxic effects on bone and soft tissue. (Apollo Pharmacy)
How it works:
Calcium ions are critical for neuromuscular signaling, cardiac muscle contraction, blood clotting mechanisms, and cell membrane stability. IV calcium gluconate provides rapid access to the circulatory system when oral calcium is insufficient. (1mg)
Important safety considerations with IV Calcium Gluconate:
Administer only in monitored clinical settings. Continuous ECG and serum electrolytes are typically monitored. (Biomedicus)
Rapid IV administration can cause cardiac arrhythmias, bradycardia, and hypotension; careful rate control is needed. (Biomedicus)
Extravasation (leakage around the IV site) can damage surrounding tissue and cause inflammation or calcification. (NCBI)
Calcium should be used cautiously in patients with existing hypercalcemia or those on digoxin, which can be potentiated and lead to toxicity. (Biomedicus)
Rapid changes can cause nausea, flushing, or burning at the injection site. (MedlinePlus)
