calcium gluconate 2.5% topical gel

Question 1

Trade names for calcium gluconate 2.5% topical gel

Answer 1

Calgonate
H-F Antidote Gel
C-gel
Calgoogel

Question 2

Class for calcium gluconate 2.5% topical gel

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Electrolyte

Question 3

Standard supply for calcium gluconate 2.5% topical gel

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Tube of gel

Question 4

MOA for calcium gluconate 2.5% topical gel

Answer 4

Combines with hydrofluoric acid to neutralize the fluoride ion, forming insoluble calcium fluoride
Stops the fluoride ion from penetrating into tissue and bone, preventing further damage

Question 5

Indication for calcium gluconate 2.5% topical gel

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Contact with hydrofluoric acid

Question 6

Contraindication for calcium gluconate 2.5% topical gel

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None in the emergency setting

Question 7

Adverse reactions to calcium gluconate 2.5% topical gel

Answer 7

None in the emergency setting

Question 8

Route of administration for calcium gluconate 2.5% topical gel

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Topical application

Question 9

Onset/Peak/Duration for calcium gluconate 2.5% topical gel

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O: Immediate
P: Variable
D: Variable

Question 10

Adult dosage for calcium gluconate 2.5% topical gel

Answer 10

If possible, the Pt should wash the affected area and massage the gel into the skin

Question 11

Pediatric dosage for calcium gluconate 2.5% topical gel

Answer 11

Assist the Pt to wash the affected area and massage the gel into the skin