Name | Calcium d-Pantothenate |
Classes |
Nutritional Supplement Vitamin |
Diseases |
Calcium Deficiency Malnutrition Pantothenic Acid Deficiency |
Calcium d-Pantothenate
Calcium d-Pantothenate is a calcium supplement. Calcium plays important roles in the formation of teeth and bones. It also helps in contraction of cardiac and skeletal muscles. Calcium also aids in blood coagulation.
Calcium d-Pantothenate is indicated for the following conditions-
- Hypocalcemia
- Muscle cramps
- Burning feet syndrome
- Alopecia
- Grey hair
Slow intravenous or deep intramuscular as required or as directed by physician.
Calcium d-Pantothenate may cause the following side effects-
- Dyspepsia
- Bradycardia
- Arrythmia
- Pain at injection site
Caution should be exercised when treating patients with compromised renal function.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the medication.
None known.
Contraindicated in-
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypercalciuria