Pantothenic acid

Pantothenic acid Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Calcium is used to prevent or treat negative calcium balance. It also helps facilitate nerve and muscle performance as well as normal cardiac function. Bone mineral component; cofoactor in enzymatic reactions, essential for neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and many signal transduction pathways.

Pantothenic acid
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
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Trade Name	Pantothenic acid
Generic	Calcium Pantothenate
Type	Oral
Therapeutic Class	Minerals in bone formation, Specific mineral preparations
Manufacturer
Available Country	United States
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Pantothenic acid is used as a calcium supplement, dietary supplements, burning feet syndrome, greying hair, peripheral neuritis, muscular cramps.

Dosage

Pantothenic acid dosage

Slow intravenous or deep intramuscularas required or as directed by physician.

Side Effects

Mild gastrointestinal disturbances, bradicardia, arrythmia and irritation after IV injection

Precaution

Renal impairment, sarcoidosis, concurrent administration of thiazide diuretics may increase the risk of hypercalcaemia.

Interaction

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy Category-C. Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks