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Calgohin 500 mg Injection 10 ml

Calgohin 500 mg Injection 10 ml

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Hindustan Medicines Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-26

for this medicine

About Calgohin 500 mg Injection

Calgohin 500 mg 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.

Calgohin 500 mg 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 Calgohin 500 mg 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 Calgohin 500 mg Injection, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. Calgohin 500 mg 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 Calgohin 500 mg Injection.

Uses of Calgohin 500 mg Injection

Management of hypocalcemia, cardiac arrest, and cardiotoxicity due to hyperkalemia or hypermagnesemia

Medicinal Benefits

Calgohin 500 mg 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. Calgohin 500 mg 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.

Directions for Use

A qualified healthcare professional will administer Calgohin 500 mg Injection. Hence, do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Calgohin 500 mg 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

Drug Warnings

Before receiving the Calgohin 500 mg Injection, inform your doctor if you are allergic to Calgohin 500 mg 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 Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Calgohin 500 mg Injection may interact with medicines used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS (e.g. cabotegravir, dolutegravir), antibiotics (e.g. ceftriaxone), certain medicines used to treat heart failure (e.g. digitoxin, digoxin).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Calgohin 500 mg Injection.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have Phosphate Imbalance, Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), malabsorption (difficulty in the digestion or absorption of nutrients from food), renal dysfunction and sarcoidosis (The growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CABOTEGRAVIR
  • DOLUTEGRAVIR
  • CEFTRIAXONE
  • DIGITOXIN
  • DIGOXIN

Habit Forming

No

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 and 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.

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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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Calgohin 500 mg Injection should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before recommending Calgohin 500 mg Injection.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Calgohin 500 mg Injection should not be used in nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before recommending Calgohin 500 mg Injection.

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Driving

Safe

Calgohin 500 mg Injection will not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Calgohin 500 mg Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney conditions, inform your doctor before taking Calgohin 500 mg Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine based on your condition.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the risks and benefits before prescribing this medicine to your child.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Abadh Trihut Hwy, Phulwaria, near Telephone Exchange, Barauni, Bihar 851116
Other Info - CAL2909

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FAQs

Calgohin 500 mg Injection is indicated for pediatric and adult patients to treat several medical conditions caused by low levels of Calcium in the body (hypocalcemia).
Calgohin 500 mg 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.
Calgohin 500 mg Injection is to help restore normal heart function in an emergency (cardiac arrest) if potassium levels in the blood are too high.

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