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Name

Calcium Gluconate

Alternate Names

calcium salt (2:1)
Calgonate
Component of Calcet
D-Gluconic acid
H-F Antidote

Abbreviations

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Category

Ancillary Agent

Subcategory

None

NSC Number

None

Primary Site

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Histology

None

Remarks

The intravenous drug of choice for hypocalcemia; calcium replenisher. Also osteoporosis, leg cramps, tetany. Calcium gluconate gel has been designated an orphan product for use in the emergency topical treatment of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) burns.

Coding

This drug should NOT be coded
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