Calrecia
Calrecia helps keep your blood calcium at the right level during certain kidney and blood treatments.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
100 mmol/l
Active Ingredient
Calcium chloride dihydrate
Manufacturer
Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your specific dose.
Method
This medicine is given as an infusion in a hospital, usually through a blood purification machine.
Important
The maximum recommended dose is 3 liters per day.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Low body temperature
- •Too much or too little fluid in the body
- •High or low blood calcium levels
- •Blood is too acidic or too basic
- •Electrolyte imbalances (e.g. low blood potassium or phosphate)
- •Low blood pressure
RARE
- •Irritation or damage at the injection site (such as warmth, skin damage, or hardening of the skin) if the medicine leaks into surrounding tissues.
- •High blood calcium levels caused by receiving too much of this medicine.
Important Warnings
- Do not use Calrecia if your blood calcium levels are too high.
- Do not use Calrecia if your blood chloride levels are too high.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking heart medicines (like digitalis).
- Tell your doctor if you have other conditions affecting calcium, such as kidney stones, too much calcium in your urine, or a vitamin D overdose.