Calcium gluconate is a calcium salt crucial in managing hypocalcemia, cardiac arrest, and cardiotoxicity arising from hyperkalemia or hypermagnesemia. This activity discusses the diverse applications of calcium gluconate in clinical settings. By outlining its indications, mechanism of action, and contraindications, the activity equips healthcare team members with the essential knowledge to adeptly handle scenarios involving hypocalcemia, cardiac arrest, and cardiotoxicity due to hyperkalemia ... Calcium Gluconate is used to treat calcium deficiency and support bone health. Learn about its indications, dosage, contraindications, special precautions, side effects, and drug interactions. Calcium gluconate is the calcium salt of gluconic acid, an intravenous medication used to treat conditions arising from calcium deficiencies such as hypocalcemic tetany, hypocalcemia related to hypoparathyrodism, and hypocalcemia due to rapid growth or pregnancy. Calcium gluconate is a mineral supplement used to prevent or treat calcium deficiencies. Learn about its uses, dosage, side effects, interactions, and warnings for oral and injection forms.
