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Calcium salts (either calcium chloride or calcium gluconate) are used to stabilise the myocardium and prevent cardiac arrest in patients experiencing severe hyperkalaemia. However, the two salts are not equivalent in terms of calcium dose. Ensure the correct dose is...
This alert highlights the Adult Renal Association Clinical Practice Guidelines (2020) recommendation on calcium gluconate use to support organisations to update local policies and guidelines for the treatment of severe hyperkalaemia in adults.
Get help to classify herbal medicines, vitamins, food preparations, supplements and tonics for import and export.
This PAR covers the assessment of an application to reclassify Calci-D chewable tablets from Prescription Only Medicine (POM) to Pharmacy (P) medicine.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Supporting documents containing information about the use and labelling of food supplements in England.
Studies of cardiovascular risk don’t support prescribing changes.
SACN advises on nutrition and related health matters. It advises the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and other UK government organisations.
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