Calcium Phosphate
Calcium Phosphate is used as a source of calcium, which is a mineral and required for the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscles and the heart. its supplement are used to ensure proper intake of calcium during bone development in childhood, during pregnancy and breast-feeding. In adults, calcium is important to prevent development of osteoporosis ( bone thinning).
Primary Characteristics
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Calcium salt.
Molecular Weight: 310.2 · Solubility in Water: insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: insoluble · Non-proprietary name: Calcium Phosphate.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Calcium Phosphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Calcium deficiency state, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Hypocalcaemia, Osteoporosis prophylaxis.
Calcium Phosphate is also indicated for secondary conditions like Severe hyperkalaemia.
Contraindications
Calcium Phosphate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypercalcaemia, Hypoparathyroidism, Renal calculi.
Dosage
None recorded.
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Calcium Phosphate in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Sinus bradycardia , Hypotension , Hypercalcemia .
Calcium Phosphate produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Coma, Cardiac Arrest . Careful monitoring is needed with proper medical management.
Calcium Phosphate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal pain, Flushing, GI irritation, Local reactions, Nausea, Syncope , Vomiting .
Warnings / Precautions
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Drug Classification
- 1.27 — Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances