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Calcium Gluceptate
- indication:For treatment of mild hypocalcemia due to neonatal tetany, tetany due to parathyroid deficiency or vitamin D deficiency, and alkalosis, as prophylaxis of hypocalcemia during exchange transfusions, in the treatment of intestinal malabsorption, and to replenish electrolytes.
- pharmacologypharmacology:
- mechanism: Calcium gluceptate replenishes the deminished levels of calcium in the body, returning them to normal levels.
- toxicity: Symptoms of overdose include confusion, drowsiness (severe), high blood pressure, increased sensitivity of eyes or skin to light, irregular, fast, or slow heartbeat, and unusually large amount of urine or increased frequency of urination.
- absorprion: Rapidly absorbed following oral administration.
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