Gretacal Injection
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Ampoule of 10 ml • LiquidPrescription requiredSchedule H
Gretacal Injection
Calcium Gluconate (50mg) + Calcium Lactobionate (87.5mg)
₹75.76
Ampoule of 10 ml • Liquid
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Active composition
Calcium Gluconate 50 mg
+1 more active ingredient
How It Works
Calcium Gluconate provides elemental calcium, essential for various physiological functions, including bone mineralization and muscle contraction.
Medicine Strength
50 mg
All Active Ingredients
Calcium Gluconate50 mg
Calcium Lactobionate87.5 mg
Uses & Benefits
Medical applications
Thyroid
Gretacal Injection is a sterile, parenteral formulation combining Calcium Gluconate (50 mg) and Calcium Lactobionate (87.5 mg) designed to address hypocalcemia and related calcium deficiencies. This dual-calcium preparation facilitates rapid correction of serum calcium levels in patients experiencing acute calcium depletion due to conditions such as hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, or during calcium channel blocker overdose.
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Calcium Gluconate serves as a bioavailable source of elemental calcium, essential for maintaining neuromuscular function, cardiac contractility, and bone metabolism, while Calcium Lactobionate enhances calcium solubility and stability, ensuring efficient systemic absorption. Gretacal Injection is indicated for intravenous administration under strict medical supervision, enabling prompt restoration of calcium homeostasis and prevention of complications such as tetany, cardiac arrhythmias, and muscle spasms.
The formulation is particularly useful in emergency settings requiring immediate intervention. Dosage and administration should be individualized based on patient’s serum calcium levels, clinical status, and underlying etiology. Caution is advised in patients with hypercalcemia, renal impairment, or those receiving digitalis therapy due to potential adverse effects. Monitoring of serum calcium and electrolytes during treatment is recommended to avoid hypercalcemia and associated toxicity.
Gretacal Injection is a vital therapeutic agent in managing calcium imbalances in diverse clinical scenarios.
Dosage & How to Use
How to use Gretacal Injection Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety Advice
Important precautions
Side effects
Side-effect information is not available for this medicine. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gretacal Injection. Please consult your doctor.
High Risk
Pregnancy
Gretacal Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Medical Advice
Driving
It is not known whether Gretacal Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Exercise Caution
Liver
Gretacal Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gretacal Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Regular Checkup
Breastfeeding
Gretacal Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
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Kidney
Gretacal Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gretacal Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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