Gretacal Injection
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Product introduction
Gretacal Injection is prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency. This medicine helps in improving the strengthening of the bones.
Gretacal Injection injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You are not advised to self administer this injection. Inform your doctor if you have any known allergy from this medication.
You may experience symptoms of injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, and pain. Usually, they go away with time but if these symptoms persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any disease or are taking any medicines.
Gretacal Injection injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You are not advised to self administer this injection. Inform your doctor if you have any known allergy from this medication.
You may experience symptoms of injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, and pain. Usually, they go away with time but if these symptoms persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any disease or are taking any medicines.
Uses of Gretacal Injection
- Calcium deficiency
Benefits of Gretacal Injection
In Calcium deficiency
Calcium is a mineral that is essential for proper bone growth and function. Your heart, muscles, and nerves also need calcium to function properly. Gretacal Injection helps treat calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia) if you do not get enough calcium from your diet. Gretacal Injection works by increasing the levels of calcium in your body. The advantage of taking Gretacal Injection over tablets is that it it is absorbed by the body quickly and gives effective results. However, you should always take Gretacal Injection under a doctors supervison and recommendation. Along with this, you can also ask your doctor for a diet rich in calcium in order to improve its level.
Side effects of Gretacal Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gretacal
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Gretacal Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Gretacal Injection works
Gretacal Injection is a nutritional supplement containing two calcium salts: Calcium Gluconate and Calcium Lactobionate which treat calcium deficiency. Calcium is a mineral, essential for several body functions, including the formation of strong bones. It is also necessary for nerve, muscle and heart function as well as for certain hormonal functions.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gretacal Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gretacal Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gretacal Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Gretacal Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gretacal Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gretacal Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gretacal Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gretacal Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Gretacal Injection is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications like antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease or bone disorders.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
- Include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.
Fact Box
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VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
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Patients taking Gretacal Injection
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Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Combs Jr. GF, McClung JP. The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health. 5th ed. Westborough, MA: Academic Press; 2017.
- Coates PM, Betz JM, Blackman MR, et al. (Editors). Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. 2nd ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2010.
Marketer details
Name: Oaknet Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: 64, Dodda Banaswadi Main Rd, Annaiah Reddy Layout, Banswadi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043
Country of origin: India
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