Calcium Glubionate
About
Calcium Glubionate belongs to the class of calcium supplements used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who cannot get sufficient calcium from their diets. Calcium Glubionate effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).
Calcium Glubionate contains Calcium glubionate that works by increasing calcium levels in the blood.
Take Calcium Glubionate as advised by the doctor. In some cases, you may experience nausea, increased thirst, increased urination, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects of Calcium Glubionate do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Calcium Glubionate or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take Calcium Glubionate as advised by your doctor. Calcium Glubionate should be used in children in doses as recommended by a doctor. Avoid taking Calcium Glubionate if you have high calcium levels in blood or urine, severe kidney problems, kidney stones, or galactosemia (a rare genetic disorder).
Uses of Calcium Glubionate
Medicinal Benefits
Calcium Glubionate contains Calcium glubionate, a calcium supplement used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. Calcium Glubionate increases calcium levels in the blood. It helps to treat various conditions such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Calcium Glubionate
- Nausea
- Increased thirst
- Increased urination
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Calcium Glubionate or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take Calcium Glubionate as advised by your doctor. Calcium Glubionate should be used in children in doses as recommended by a doctor. Avoid taking Calcium Glubionate if you have high calcium levels in blood or urine, severe kidney problems, kidney stones, or galactosemia (a rare genetic disorder). You are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 3 hours between taking Calcium Glubionate and fluoride preparations or tetracycline antibiotics.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Calcium Glubionate may interact with heart-related medicine (digoxin), antibiotics (doxycycline, oxytetracycline), water tablets (chlortalidone, bendroflumethiazide), fluoride preparations used to prevent tooth decay or vitamin D.
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid spinach, rhubarb, bran, and whole grains with Calcium Glubionate as they may reduce the absorption of calcium.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Calcium Glubionate if you have high calcium levels in blood or urine, severe kidney problems, kidney stones, or galactosemia (a rare genetic disorder). If you have diabetes, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome, fructose intolerance, or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency, inform your doctor before taking Calcium Glubionate.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Calcium Glubionate is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Calcium Glubionate.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorCalcium Glubionate may be safe to use for pregnant women if recommended by a doctor.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorCalcium Glubionate may be safe for breastfeeding mothers if recommended by a doctor.
Driving
cautionDrive only if you are alert after taking Calcium Glubionate.
Liver
cautionTake Calcium Glubionate with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Calcium Glubionate with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Avoid taking Calcium Glubionate if you have severe kidney problems.
Children
cautionCalcium Glubionate should be used in children as recommended by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
- Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
- Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
Special Advise
- Regular monitoring of blood sugars is advised as Calcium Glubionate may increase blood sugar levels.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Breaking a bone is a serious complication of osteoporosis, especially in older patients. Women are much more likely to develop osteoporosis than men. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, and a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.
Tetany: A disease condition due to low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) in the body, which causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).
Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low levels of parathyroid hormone. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany.
FAQs
Calcium Glubionate contains Calcium glubionate, a calcium supplement that works by increasing calcium levels in the blood.
Calcium Glubionate should be used with extreme caution in diabetic patients as it may increase blood sugar levels. Therefore, if you have diabetes, inform your doctor before taking Calcium Glubionate.
You are not recommended to take Calcium Glubionate with antibiotics such as doxycycline simultaneously as it may reduce the absorption of doxycycline. However, if you are supposed to take both medicines, you are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 3 hours between taking Calcium Glubionate and doxycycline.
Calcium Glubionate may be safe for elderly people if used in doses as advised by a doctor. However, a lower dose may be recommended by a doctor for elderly people.
Calcium Glubionate is not recommended for a patient suffering from kidney stones as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems or have a history of kidney stones, please inform your doctor before taking Calcium Glubionate.
