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Nelcium 100mg Injection
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Calcium Chloride
Manufacturer : NEON LABORATORIES LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
Vial(s) Of 10ml
Introduction to Nelcium 100mg Injection
Nelcium 100mg injection contains an active component called nelcium 100mg injection. This medicine belongs to a group of mineral salts. This medication is used to increase the blood calcium level in the body and get a normal working heart (cardiac arrest) when potassium levels are extremely high. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to calcium salts or any of the ingredients present in them, heart problems, kidney problems that result in low calcium levels, excess calcium in blood or urine, breathing problems, or dangerously fast heartbeat (ventricular fibrillation), high levels of vitamin D (sarcoidosis) and kidney stones. Consult your doctor if you have breathing problems or a dangerously fast heartbeat (ventricular fibrillation).Â
It is not recommended in treating asystole (heart to stop pumping) and electromechanical dissociation (Pulseless electrical activity of the heart). Inform your doctor if you have a local “burning” sensation and symptoms of low blood pressure (dizziness, weakness, nausea, or blurry vision) because this medicine may cause a drop in the blood pressure level. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant or while you are breastfeeding. Elderly patients with liver, kidney, and heart should be cautious while taking the medicine.
Uses of Nelcium 100mg Injection
- Cardiac arrest
- Low calcium level
Therapeutic Effects of Nelcium 100mg Injection
Nelcium 100mg injection works by restoring the heartbeat as a part of CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) procedures after cardiac arrest. This injection increases the blood calcium level, which is essential for heart and muscle function.
Interaction of Nelcium 100mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with nelcium 100mg injection and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Nelcium 100mg Injection
- Protect from freezing
- Store at 25ËšC
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Nelcium 100mg Injection
This medicine is given only in a hospital setup by a healthcare provider. Nelcium 100mg injection will be given to you by your doctor. It is given intravenously (into a vein), either as single injections or as a continuous infusion (a drip). Your physician will decide the dosage and frequency of this injection based on the severity of your disease and other factors.
Safety Advices for Nelcium 100mg Injection
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Pregnancy
 ÂIt is unknown whether nelcium 100mg injection is harmful to the unborn baby. Notify your healthcare professional if you are pregnant or planning to have a baby think you may be pregnant.
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Breast Feeding
 ÂIt is unknown whether nelcium 100mg injection is excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more information.
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Lungs
 ÂInform your physician about any underlying lung disorders or breathing difficulty before taking Nelcium 100mg injection, as this medication should be used with caution in lung disease patients.
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Liver
 ÂIt is unknown whether nelcium 100mg injection is safe for patients with liver problems. Inform your physician if you have any liver disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any liver-related symptoms.
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Alcohol
 ÂIt is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol under medication. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking medicine.
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Driving
 ÂIt is unknown whether nelcium 100mg injection alters driving ability. However, if you experience side effects like tiredness or drowsiness, avoid driving and using machines.
Side Effects of Nelcium 100mg Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Chalky taste in the mouth
- Hot flushes
- Lowered blood pressure
- Loss of appetite
- Feeling sick (nausea)
- Being sick (vomiting)
- Constipation
- Stomach pain
- Feeling weak
- Mental disturbances
- Extreme thirst
- Passing a large amount of urine
- Bone pain
- Calcium deposits in the kidney
- Kidney stones
- Irregular heartbeat
- Coma
- Blood clot in the vein
- High blood pressure
Word of Advice
Inform your doctor if you have heart, blood pressure, fluid retention and bone problem. Consult your doctor if you feel breathing difficulty or lung disorder, and you may be advised to monitor your electrolyte level (calcium) at regular intervals. There is a risk of a drop in the blood pressure as a side effect. So it is recommended to monitor your blood pressure before treatment. Individuals who have kidney problems should be cautious while taking medicine because it contains aluminium, which impairs kidney function.
FAQs
Q 1. Can I drink alcohol while taking nelcium 100mg injection?
No, it is not recommended to drink alcohol when you are under nelcium 100mg injection treatment. It may cause undesirable side effects. So, it is advised to consult your doctor.
Q 2. Can I take nelcium 100mg injection if I have a history of allergies?
Inform your doctor that you are allergic to nelcium 100mg injection before starting medicine.
Q 3. Is nelcium 100mg injection used in CPR?
Yes, nelcium 100mg injection is used as a part of CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) procedures after cardiac arrest to restore the heartbeat.
Q 4. Can I take nelcium 100mg injection if I have kidney problems?
No,it is not recommended to take nelcium 100mg injection for kidney patients.Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney disorder.
Q 5. Is there a specific monitoring schedule or tests I must undergo while taking nelcium 100mg injection?
You may be advised to monitor your electrolyte level (calcium) regularly. There is a risk of a drop in the blood pressure as a side effect. So, it is recommended to monitor your blood pressure before taking the nelcium 100mg injection.
Fact Box of Nelcium 100mg Injection
Molecule name: Calcium chloride | Therapeutic class: Hypocalcemia |
Pharmacological class: Electrolyte | Indications: 1. Cardiac arrest 2. Low calcium level |
References
- Aurum Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Jan 2018] [Accessed on 28th Sep 2023],https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.4126.pdf
- Hospira Healthcare Corporation, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on April 2017], [Accessed on 28th Sep 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/021117s015lbl.pdf
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