Calcium Sandoz Injection is used in hospital to treat low calcium levels in the blood quickly, for example when this causes muscle spasms, cramps or twitching (tetany), and in certain emergencies such as high potassium or magnesium levels affecting the heart. It is a combination medicine containing calcium gluconate and calcium lactobionate, which belong to a class of medicines called calcium salts.
This medicine works by quickly raising the level of calcium in the blood, which nerves, muscles and the heart need to work normally. It is given slowly into a vein by a doctor or nurse, with the heart and blood calcium levels monitored during treatment.
It is used for short-term treatment of low calcium and is not meant for long-term support of bone strength. Once levels are stable, your doctor may switch you to calcium and vitamin D by mouth, along with calcium-rich foods such as dairy products and leafy green vegetables.
Before receiving this medicine, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, kidney stones or kidney problems, high calcium levels, sarcoidosis, or take digoxin. Tell the nurse straight away if you feel pain, burning or swelling at the injection site, or notice a slow or irregular heartbeat, flushing or faintness during the injection.














































































