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HYPOCALCEMIA
Hypocalcemia is the occurs when serum calcium concentration is below the lower limit of normal range.
Acute hypocalcemia has neuromuscular tetany as hallmark symptom. Patients have rapid decrease in serum calcium and present with symptomatic hypocalcemia.
It is an emergency condition and requires immediate attention. Ca (IV) should be administered until signs and symptoms abate or until serum Ca levels rise.
Chronic hypocalcemia has asymptomatic mild hypocalcemia. Treatment is necessary to avoid long term complications. Oral Ca may be administered.
Drug Information

Indication: Treatment & prevention of vit D deficiency. Adjunctive treatment for osteoporosis. Reduces risk of falling...

Indication: Ca dietary supplement.

Indication: Correction of combined vit D & Ca deficiency in the elderly. Adjunct to treatment of osteoporosis in patie...

Indication: Health supplement.

Indication: Prevention & treatment of Ca deficiency.

Calcium with Vitamin D Plus YSP
calcium carbonate + vitamin D

Indication: Dietary supplement.

Calcium with Vitamin D YSP
calcium + vitamin D3

Indication: Prevention of Ca deficiency.

Calcium-D-Redoxon
ascorbic acid + calcium + colecalciferol + pyridox...

Indication: Health supplement.

Cebion Vitamin C + Calcium
ascorbic acid + calcium carbonate

Indication: Dietary supplement.

Indication: Pregnancy & lactation. Treatment & prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Prevention of osteoporos...

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