Calcium Stanley: Full Drug Profile

Calcium Stanley - General Information

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.

Pharmacology of Calcium Stanley

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.

Calcium Stanley for patients

Pregnant women, nursing mothers, children, and adolescents may need more calcium than they normally get from eating calcium-rich foods. Adult women may take calcium supplements to help prevent a bone disease called osteoporosis. Osteoporosis, which causes thin, porous, easily broken bones, may occur in women after menopause, but may sometimes occur in elderly men also. Osteoporosis in women past menopause is thought to be caused by a reduced amount of ovarian estrogen (a female hormone). However, a diet low in calcium for many years, especially in the younger adult years, may add to the risk of developing it. Other bone diseases in children and adults are also treated with calcium supplements. Calcium supplements may also be used for other conditions as determined by your health care professional. Injectable calcium is administered only by or under the supervision of your health care professional. Other forms of calcium are available without a prescription.

Calcium Stanley Interactions

May interact with cefamandole naftate, cephalothin sodium, magnesium sulfate, prednisolone sodium succinate, and prochlorperazine edisylate.

Calcium Stanley Contraindications

Additional information about Calcium Stanley

Calcium Stanley 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.

Mechanism Of Action

Calcium gluceptate replenishes the deminished levels of calcium in the body, returning them to normal levels.

Generic Name

Calcium Gluceptate

Synonyms

Calcium glucoheptonate; Trimethylene chlorobromide

Drug Category

Antihypermagnesemic Agents; Electrolyte replenisher; Nutritional supplement, mineral; Antihypocalcemic Agents

Drug Type

Small Molecule; Approved

Other Brand Names containing Calcium Gluceptate

Calcium Stanley;

Absorption

Rapidly absorbed following oral administration.

Toxicity (Overdose)

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.

Dosage Forms of Calcium Stanley

Solution Oral

Chemical IUPAC Name

calcium (3R,4S,5R,6R)-2,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydroxyheptanoate

Chemical Formula

C14H26CaO16

Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals