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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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About Cal-G Injection

Cal-G Injection is a mineral salt. It is a form of Calcium indicated for pediatric and adult patients to treat several medical conditions caused by low levels of Calcium in the body (hypocalcemia). Hypocalcemia is a treatable condition that happens when the calcium levels in your blood are too low. Many different health conditions can cause hypocalcemia.

Cal-G Injection contains Calcium Gluconate, administered to increase Calcium's blood levels in the body, thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders due to lack of Calcium in the body.

A healthcare professional administers Cal-G Injection. Do not self-administer. Sometimes, you may experience local soft tissue inflammation, vasodilation, decreased blood pressure, bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmia, syncope, and cardiac arrest. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before taking the Cal-G Injection, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. Cal-G Injection should not be used in pregnant and nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are a pregnant or nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before recommending Cal-G Injection.

Uses of Cal-G Injection

To replace low levels of calcium

Directions for Use

A qualified healthcare professional will administer Cal-G Injection. Hence, do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Cal-G Injection contains Calcium Gluconate, which is administered to increase blood calcium levels in the body. It treats the body's calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia), thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders due to low calcium levels. Cal-G Injection is also used to treat high potassium levels in the blood, or an overdose of magnesium sulfate (i.e. Epsom salts), sudden severe stomach pain and during heart resuscitation to strengthen the heart muscle. It can be used to prevent abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia) due to high potassium levels in the blood (severe hyperkalaemia) and helps to restore normal heart function in an emergency (cardiac arrest) if potassium levels in the blood are too high. On the other hand, it can treat lead and fluoride poisoning.

Storage

Keep Cal-G Injection out of reach and sight of children.

Drug Warnings

Before receiving the Cal-G Injection, inform your doctor if you are allergic to Cal-G Injection or other medicines/foods. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby, ask your healthcare professional for advice before using this medicine. It is recommended not to use Calcium Gluconate Injection if the calcium levels in your blood or urine are above normal levels if you have severe heart disease if you have severe kidney disease, or if you suffer from galactosaemia (disorders of galactose metabolism). So, inform them about your medical conditions and the medications you are currently using to avoid potential interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Cal-G Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Cal-G Injection 10 ml with Ceftriaxone can increase the risk of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ceftriaxone with Cal-G Injection 10 ml is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cal-G Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Cal-G Injection 10 ml with Digoxin may affect heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Cal-G Injection 10 ml can be taken with Digoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of irregular heartbeat, blurred vision, chest tightness, nausea, and seizures. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cal-G Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Dolutegravir and Cal-G Injection 10 ml may interfere with the absorption of Dolutegravir and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Cal-G Injection 10 ml can be taken with Dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, take dolutegravir 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Cal-G Injection 10 ml. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cal-G Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Eltrombopag and Cal-G Injection 10 ml may interfere with the absorption of Eltrombopag and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Cal-G Injection 10 ml can be taken with Eltrombopag if prescribed by the doctor. However, take eltrombopag on an empty stomach, i.e., 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking Cal-G Injection 10 ml. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
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How does the drug interact with Cal-G Injection 10 ml:
Co-administration of Cal-G Injection 10 ml with Digitoxin may affect heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Cal-G Injection 10 ml can be taken with digitoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of irregular heartbeat, blurred vision, chest tightness, nausea, and seizures. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Consume a well-balanced and healthy diet.
  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9
  • Eat low-phosphorus foods such as sourdough bread, corn or rice cereals, cream of wheat, unsalted popcorn and some light-coloured sodas & lemonade.
  • Avoid high-phosphorus foods, including bran cereals, oatmeal, nuts, sunflower seeds, whole-grain bread and dark-coloured colas.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of illness.

Side Effects of Cal-G Injection

  • Local soft tissue inflammation
  • Necrosis (the death of body tissue)
  • Calcinosis cutis (a group of disorders in which calcium deposits form in the skin)
  • Calcification (calcium builds up in body tissue, causing the tissue to harden)
  • Extravasation (drug leaks out of the vein and into the surrounding tissue).
  • Vasodilation
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Bradycardia
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Syncope
  • Cardiac arrest

Habit Forming

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Therapeutic Class

MINERALS

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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CALCIUM GLUCONATE-0.375GMDisorders of mineral metabolism
Severe
CALCIUM GLUCONATE-0.375GMOther cardiac arrhythmias
Severe

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CALCIUM GLUCONATE-0.375GMDisorders of mineral metabolism
Severe
How does the disease interact with Cal-G Injection 10 ml:
Elevated serum calcium and phosphate levels that are above the solubility limit can cause calcium-phosphate precipitates to form in the body's vascular and renal systems as well as other soft tissues.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy with Cal-G Injection 10 ml should be administered with extreme caution in patients with hyperphosphatemia (high phosphate in the blood). Clinical monitoring of serum calcium and phosphate concentrations is recommended.
CALCIUM GLUCONATE-0.375GMOther cardiac arrhythmias
Severe
How does the disease interact with Cal-G Injection 10 ml:
Calcium is involved in cardiac muscle contraction and electrical impulse conduction. Patients with heart illness should receive therapy with calcium salt formulations (especially IV) with caution.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy with Cal-G Injection 10 ml (particularly IV) should be administered cautiously to patients with cardiac disease. It should be administered slowly and at reduced dosages in patients with cardiac disease.
CALCIUM GLUCONATE-0.375GMIntestinal malabsorption
Severe
How does the disease interact with Cal-G Injection 10 ml:
Active transport and passive diffusion are both used to absorb calcium from the gastrointestinal system. The absorption of oral calcium formulations can be decreased by malabsorption syndromes (celiac disease, GI resection), vitamin D, parathyroid hormone, or calcitonin deficiency, or an alkaline gastric pH (achlorhydria, carbonate, or phosphate salts).

How to manage the interaction:
Malabsorption may decrease the absorption of Cal-G Injection 10 ml.

FAQs

Cal-G Injection contains Calcium Gluconate, which is administered to increase Calcium's blood levels in the body, thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders due to lack of Calcium in the body.

Calcium Gluconate is a mineral salt, which is administered to increase blood calcium levels in the body. It is used to treat the body's calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia), thereby reducing the risk of calcium disorders due to low calcium levels.

Calcium Gluconate can be used in the treatment of lead and fluoride poisoning.

Cal-G Injection is to help restore normal heart function in an emergency (cardiac arrest) if potassium levels in the blood are too high.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CABOTEGRAVIR
  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • CEFTRIAXONE
  • DIGITOXIN
  • DIGOXIN

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may check the amount of electrolytes (e.g. calcium) in your blood at regular intervals.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Hypocalcemia: Hypocalcemia is a curable condition that occurs when the calcium levels in your blood are abnormally low. Hypocalcemia can result from a variety of medical disorders. The most common symptoms of hypocalcemia are paresthesia, muscle spasms, cramps, tetany, circumoral numbness, and convulsions.

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