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Neonatal Intensive Care Drug Manual
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| bet | 92/654 | | Sana | 03.01.2022 | | Hajmi | 1,5 Mb. | | #14803 |
Revision Date : 31-12-2020
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Approved : TC, KOH
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Alert
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Multiple forms of calcium exist with varying amounts of elemental calcium expressed in varying units. Therefore careful attention is required in prescription and administration of calcium to avoid over- or under-dosing. Conversion factor for elemental Ca: 1 mg = 0.025 mmol = 0.05 mEq.
Do not give calcium solutions and sodium bicarbonate simultaneously by the same route to avoid precipitation.
Do not mix with any medication that contains phosphates, carbonates, sulfates or tartrates.
Separate doses of the following by at least 2 hours: phosphate, iron, thyroxine and phenytoin.
CalSource Effervescent tablets were discontinued in 2019.
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Indication
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Oral calcium supplement to prevent / treat calcium deficiency.
Asymptomatic hypocalcaemia.
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Action
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Calcium is essential for the functional integrity of the nervous, muscular, skeletal and cardiac systems and for clotting function.
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