Calcium Glucoheptonate
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Uses of Calcium Glucoheptonate
Calcium Glucoheptonate is used in the treatment of:
- Drug Toxicity
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Dyspepsia
- Esophagitis, Peptic
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heart Arrest
- Heartburn
- Kidney Failure, Chronic
- Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
- Stomach Ulcer
- Tetany
Calcium Glucoheptonate is used in the prevention of:
- Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
- Osteoporosis
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Calcium Glucoheptonate Drug Class
Calcium Glucoheptonate is part of the drug class:
Calcium Glucoheptonate Interactions
This is not a complete list of Calcium Glucoheptonatedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Calcium Glucoheptonate and Pregnancy
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.
Calcium Gluceptate falls into category C:
In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.
OR
There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Calcium Gluceptate should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.
OR
No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Calcium Gluceptate should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.
Calcium Glucoheptonate Dosage
Take calcium glucoheptonate exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.
The Calcium Glucoheptonate dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):
- the condition being treated
- other medical conditions you have
- other medications you are taking
- how you respond to this medication
- your weight
- your height
- your age
- your gender
Calcium Glucoheptonate is available in the following doses:
- Calcium Gluceptate 220 Mg/ml Injectable Solution
- Calcium Gluceptate Compounding Powder
Forms of Medication
Calcium Glucoheptonate is available in the following forms:
- Injectable Solution