Calcium Lactate
Calcium Lactate Information

About Calcium Lactate

Calcium Lactate is used as a source of calcium in deficiency states. Calcium is a mineral which is required for the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscles and the heart. its supplements are used to ensure proper intake of calcium during bone development in childhood, during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Calcium prevents development of osteoporosis ( bone thinning).

Indications

Calcium Lactate is primarily indicated in conditions like Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Hypocalcaemia, Osteoporosis prophylaxis, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Severe hyperkalaemia, Severe hypermagnesaemia.

Contraindication

Calcium Lactate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypercalcaemia,Renal calculi.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Calcium Lactate, which give rise to further complications include Hypotension, Sinus bradycardia.Calcium Lactate produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Coma, Cardiac Arrest. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Calcium Lactate therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Calcium Lactate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Abdominal pain, Dry mouth, Local reactions, Flushing, Syncope, GI irritation.

Warnings

Calcium lactate should be used with caution in patients with diarrhea, stomach trouble, parathyroid disease or kidney stones. Do not take other medication or dietary supplements containing large amounts of calcium, phosphates, magnesium or vitamin D unless specifically recommended. Do not take calcium within 1 to 2 hours of eating bran or whole grain cereals or breads. Do not drink large amounts of alcohol or caffeine containing beverages or use tobacco.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.