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    Kalcinate is a calcium salt used to treat hypocalcemia and cardiac disturbances caused by hyperkalemia. It works by moderating nerve and muscle function and allowing normal cardiac function through supplementation of calcium ions. Dosage varies from 200-800 mg/kg/day in neonates to 2-15 g/24 hrs in adults. Special precautions should be taken in patients with renal or cardiac disease due to risks of hypercalcemia, cardiac arrest, and hyperphosphatemia.

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    Kalcinate is a calcium salt used to treat hypocalcemia and cardiac disturbances caused by hyperkalemia. It works by moderating nerve and muscle function and allowing normal cardiac function through supplementation of calcium ions. Dosage varies from 200-800 mg/kg/day in neonates to 2-15 g/24 hrs in adults. Special precautions should be taken in patients with renal or cardiac disease due to risks of hypercalcemia, cardiac arrest, and hyperphosphatemia.

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    Kalcinate is a calcium salt used to treat hypocalcemia and cardiac disturbances caused by hyperkalemia. It works by moderating nerve and muscle function and allowing normal cardiac function through supplementation of calcium ions. Dosage varies from 200-800 mg/kg/day in neonates to 2-15 g/24 hrs in adults. Special precautions should be taken in patients with renal or cardiac disease due to risks of hypercalcemia, cardiac arrest, and hyperphosphatemia.

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    Kalcinate

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    Kalcinate is a calcium salt used to treat hypocalcemia and cardiac disturbances caused by hyperkalemia. It works by moderating nerve and muscle function and allowing normal cardiac function through supplementation of calcium ions. Dosage varies from 200-800 mg/kg/day in neonates to 2-15 g/24 hrs in adults. Special precautions should be taken in patients with renal or cardiac disease due to risks of hypercalcemia, cardiac arrest, and hyperphosphatemia.

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    Brand Name: Kalcinate

    Generic Name: Calcium Gluconate


    Indications: Hypocalcemia, tetany, cardiac disturbances of hyperkalemia, cardiac
    resuscitation when epinephrine fails to improve myocardial contractions,
    hypocalcemia
    Drug Classification: Calcium Salt; Electrolyte supplement
    Mechanism of Action: When used o prevent or treat negative calcium balance. The
    calcium in calcium salts moderates nerve and muscle. Performance and allows
    normal cardiac function
    Dosage: Neonates: 200-800 mg/kg/day; Infants & Children: 200-500 mg/k/day;
    Adults: 2-15 g/ 24 hrs.
    Special Precautions: Severe hyperphosphatemia, respiratory failure or acidosis;
    avoid extravasation, may produce cardiac arrest; hypercalcemia may
    occur in patients with renal failure
    Pregnancy Risk Category:C
    Adverse Reactions: CNS: IV – tingling, syncope. CV: IV – bradyardia, arrhythmias,
    cardiac arrest GI: nausea, vomiting, constipation, metallic taste. GU:
    hypercalcuria, calculi Local: phlebitis at IV site
    Contraindications:
     In ventricular fibrillation during cardiac resuscitation
     Patients with risk of digital toxicity
     Renal or cardiac disease, renal calculi
     Hypophosphatemia, Hypocalcemia
    Form: INJ 10%=100 mg/mL (9 mg/mL, 10-200 mL) TAB: 500mg
    Nursing Responsibilities:
     Monitor blood pressure and pulse
     Monitor response & with the adverse reactions
     Assess site for patency
     Monitor calcium level twice weekly during early dose adjustment period

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