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

Side Effects

Side effects of Calcium Pantothenate : Mild G. I. disturbances, bradicardia, arrythmia and irritation after IV injection

Mode 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.