Calcium Pantothenate
Indications
Calcium Pantothenate is used for:
Calcium supplement, Dietary supplements, Burning feet syndrome, Greying hair, Peripheral neuritis, Muscular cramps.
Adult Dose
Slow IV or deep IM as required.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria
Precautions
Renal impairment, sarcoidosis, concurrent administration of thiazide diuretics may increase the risk of hypercalcaemia.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Calcium Pantothenate :
Mild G. I. disturbances, bradicardia, arrythmia and irritation after IV injection
Mechanism of Action
Calcium is used to prevent or treat negative calcium balance. It also helps facilitate nerve and muscle performance as well as normal cardiac function. Bone mineral component; cofoactor in enzymatic reactions, essential for neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and many signal transduction pathways.