fundamental [6:<1% (Limited to important or life-threatening): Confusion, constipation, dizziness, headache, hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, hypomagnesemia, hypophosphatemia, milk-alkali syndrome, nausea, vomiting, xerostomia Warnings/Precautions Concerns related to adverse effects: Gastrointestinal effects: Constipation, bloating, and gas are common with calcium supplements (especially carbonate salt). Disease-related concerns: Achlorhydria: Calcium absorption is impaired in achlorhydria; common in elderly, use an alternate salt (eg, citrate) and administer with food. Hypoparathyroid disease: Hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria are most likely to occur in hypoparathyroid patients receiving high doses of vitamin D. Kidney stones (calcium-containing): Use caution when administering calcium supplements to patients with a history of kidney stones. Renal impairment: Use with caution in patients with renal failure to avoid hypercalcemia; frequent monitoring of serum calcium and phosphorus is necessary. Concurrent drug therapy issues: Minerals/other oral drugs: Calcium administration interferes with absorption of some minerals and drugs; use with caution. Vitamin D: It is recommended to concomitantly administer vitamin D for optimal calcium absorption. Other warnings/precautions: Absorption: Taking calcium ( 500 mg) with food improves absorption. Appropriate product selection: Multiple salt forms of calcium exist; close attention must be paid to the salt form when ordering and administering calcium; incorrect selection or substitution of one salt for another without proper dosage adjustment may result in serious over or under dosing. Monitoring Parameters Monitor plasma calcium levels if using calcium salts as electrolyte supplements for deficiency. Pregnancy Considerations Calcium crosses the placenta. Intestinal absorption of calcium increases during pregnancy. The amount of calcium reaching the fetus is determined by maternal physiological changes. Calcium requirements are the same in pregnant and nonpregnant females (IOM, 2011). Patient Education Discuss specific use of drug and side effects with patient as it relates to treatment. (HCAHPS: During this hospital stay, were you given any medicine that you had not taken before? Before giving you any new medicine, how often did hospital staff tell you what the medicine was for? How often did hospital staff describe possible side effects in a way you could understand?) Patient may experience abdominal pain or flatulence. Have patient report immediately to prescriber severe constipation, severe nausea, severe vomiting, or confusion (HCAHPS). Educate patient about signs of a significant reaction (eg, wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat). Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Patient should consult prescriber for additional questions. Intended Use and Disclaimer: Should not be printed and given to patients. This information is intended to serve as a concise initial reference for healthcare professionals to use when discussing medications with a patient. You must ultimately rely on your own discretion, experience and judgment in diagnosing, treating and advising patients. Next Interactions Print this page Add to My Med List More about calcium lactate Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: minerals and electrolytes Consumer resources Calcium lactate Related treatment guides Hypocalcemia Hypoparathyroidism Osteomalacia Osteoporosis Pseudohypoparathyroidism> ] Drug Status Rx OTC Availability Rx and/or OTC C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Calcium lactate Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Drug Class Minerals and electrolytes Related Drugs minerals and electrolytes potassium chloride , calcium carbonate , Caltrate , magnesium oxide , Klor-Con , sodium chloride Osteoporosis hydrochlorothiazide , alendronate , calcium carbonate , estradiol , Fosamax , More... Hypocalcemia calcium carbonate , ergocalciferol , Caltrate , calcitriol , Vitamin D2 , Drisdol , More... Osteomalacia ergocalciferol , Vitamin D2 , Drisdol , calcium phosphate, tribasic , Calcidol , More... 2 more conditions... the general public
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