Calcium gluconate intravenously

Calcium gluconate is administered intravenously for a variety of diseases. This method of administration is much more effective and better absorbed by the body than taking tablets.

Why use calcium gluconate intravenously?

It's not a secret for anyone that calcium plays an important role in the construction of the body. During the disease, it can be partially washed out of the body, which is replenished artificially with the injection of calcium gluconate intravenously. This is done in the case when a rapid effect is needed, because this agent contributes to many processes in the body. So, for example, the preparation is necessary for the process of transmission of nerve impulses, myocardial activity, as well as contraction of smooth muscles. It helps the blood to coagulate well, and also this remedy is actively used for various inflammatory diseases. For example, calcium gluconate is often prescribed for bronchitis. Another preparation is used as a hemostatic agent, as well as reducing vascular permeability.

Indications for the use of calcium gluconate intravenously:

• with bleeding of different origin;
• with increased excretion of calcium from the body, for example, as a result of dehydration;
• allergic reactions and diseases, for example, itching dermatosis or urticaria ;
• eclampsia;
• pulmonary tuberculosis;
• lead colic;
• toxic liver damage;
• insufficient parathyroid function;
• parenchymal hepatitis;
• hyperkalemic form of paroxysmal myoplegia;
• hemorrhagic vasculitis;
• radiation sickness;
• nephritis;
• when poisoning with salts of magnesium, oxalic acid, fluoric acid.

Doctors often prescribe calcium gluconate intravenously for allergies in combination with other antihistamines. What is the mechanism of action in this case? Since the drug helps reduce the permeability of the walls of blood vessels, allergens are not able to enter the bloodstream. Gluconate affects the connective tissue, thereby contributing to a rapid recovery.

Calcium gluconate intravenously - side effects

It should be noted that this drug may have the following contraindications:

• hypercalcemia;
• hypersensitivity;
• sarcoidosis;
• severe hypercalciuria;
• nefroourolithiasis;
• reception of cardiac glycosides;
• age up to 3 years;
• increased coagulability of blood ;
• thrombosis.

Also after its administration, the following side effects may occur:

• nausea;
• vomiting;
• diarrhea;
• delayed heart rate;
• hypercalcemia;
• necrosis at the injection site.

Administration of the drug

It is very important to know how to administer calcium gluconate intravenously correctly. This drug can be administered both intramuscularly and intravenously. Before direct administration, the ampoule should be heated to body temperature. To do this, keep it in your hands or vigorously rub between the palms. The solution should be injected very slowly at approximately 1.5 ml for one minute. This should be done so that there are no undesirable reactions after the rapid introduction of the drug into the vein. The longer a warm preparation is administered, the better. Depending on the disease, the drug can be administered either every day or every other day.

Calcium gluconate and alcohol

During the intake of any medicines, doctors are strongly advised to withhold alcohol. This is due to the fact that they can reduce their effectiveness, inhibit digestion or cause unwanted side reactions of the body. Therefore, during the treatment period it is not necessary to consume alcohol-containing beverages.