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Calcium Gluceptate

Catalog No. DB00326 Name DrugBank
CAS Number 29039-00-7 Website http://www.ualberta.ca/
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
calcium bis((3R,4S,5R,6R)-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydroxyheptanoate)
IUPAC Traditional name
calcium(2+) bis((2xi)-D-gluco-heptonate)
Brand Name
Calcium Stanley
Synonyms
Calcium glucoheptonate
Trimethylene chlorobromide

DATABASE IDS

PubChem CID 62859
CAS Number 29039-00-7
PubChem SID 46507233

PROPERTIES

Solubility Soluble

DETAILS

Description (English)
Item Information
Drug Groups approved
Description Calcium supplements such as calcium gluceptate are taken by individuals who are unable to get enough calcium in their regular diet or who have a need for more calcium. They are used to prevent or treat several conditions that may cause hypocalcemia (not enough calcium in the blood). The body needs calcium to make strong bones. Calcium is also needed for the heart, muscles, and nervous system to work properly.
Indication For treatment of mild hypocalcemia due to neonatal tetany, tetany due to parathyroid deficiency or vitamin D deficiency, and alkalosis, as prophylaxis of hypocalcemia during exchange transfusions, in the treatment of intestinal malabsorption, and to replenish electrolytes.
Pharmacology Calcium supplements such as calcium gluceptate are taken by individuals who are unable to get enough calcium in their regular diet or who have a need for more calcium. They are used to prevent or treat several conditions that may cause hypocalcemia (not enough calcium in the blood). The body needs calcium to make strong bones. Calcium is also needed for the heart, muscles, and nervous system to work properly. The bones serve as a storage site for the body's calcium. They are continuously giving up calcium to the bloodstream and then replacing it as the body's need for calcium changes from day to day. When there is not enough calcium in the blood to be used by the heart and other organs, your body will take the needed calcium from the bones. When you eat foods rich in calcium, the calcium will be restored to the bones and the balance between your blood and bones will be maintained.
Toxicity Symptoms of overdose include confusion, drowsiness (severe), high blood pressure, increased sensitivity of eyes or skin to light, irregular, fast, or slow heartbeat, and unusually large amount of urine or increased frequency of urination.
Affected Organisms
Humans and other mammals
Absorption Rapidly absorbed following oral administration.
References
Drop LJ, Cullen DJ: Comparative effects of calcium chloride and calcium gluceptate. Br J Anaesth. 1980 May;52(5):501-5. [Pubmed]

REFERENCES

  • Drop LJ, Cullen DJ: Comparative effects of calcium chloride and calcium gluceptate. Br J Anaesth. 1980 May;52(5):501-5. Pubmed