Calcium Pantothenate
Indications
Calcium Pantothenate is used as a calcium supplement, dietary supplements, burning feet syndrome, greying hair, peripheral neuritis, muscular cramps.
Pharmacology
Calcium is used to prevent or treat negative calcium balance. It also helps facilitate nerve and muscle performance as well as normal cardiac function. Bone mineral component; cofoactor in enzymatic reactions, essential for neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and many signal transduction pathways.
Dosage And Administration
Slow intravenous or deep intramuscular as required or as directed by physician.
Interaction
There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria.
Side Effects
Mild gastrointestinal disturbances, bradicardia, arrythmia and irritation after IV injection
Pregnancy And Lactation
Pregnancy Category-C. Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Precautions And Warnings
Renal impairment, sarcoidosis, concurrent administration of thiazide diuretics may increase the risk of hypercalcaemia.
Therapeutic Class
Minerals in bone formation, Specific mineral preparations
