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Calcium silicate

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Black Box Warning

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Overview

Overview

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Adult Indications and Dosage

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

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Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Calcium silicate in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Calcium silicate in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

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There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Calcium silicate in pediatric patients.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Calcium silicate in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Calcium silicate in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

Contraindications

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Warnings

Warnings

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Precautions

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Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Calcium silicate in the drug label.

Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
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Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
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Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Calcium silicate in the drug label.

Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous
Drug Interactions

Drug Interactions

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Use in Specific Populations

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

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Pregnancy Category (AUS):

  • Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Calcium silicate in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Calcium silicate during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcium silicate with respect to nursing mothers.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcium silicate with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcium silicate with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcium silicate with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcium silicate with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcium silicate in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcium silicate in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcium silicate in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Calcium silicate in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

  • Oral
  • Intravenous

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Calcium silicate in the drug label.

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IV Compatibility

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Calcium silicate in the drug label.

Overdosage

Overdosage

Acute Overdose

Signs and Symptoms

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Management

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Chronic Overdose

There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Calcium silicate in the drug label.

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

There is limited information regarding Calcium silicate Pharmacology in the drug label.

Mechanism of Action

    Structure

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      Pharmacodynamics

      There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Calcium silicate in the drug label.

      Pharmacokinetics

      There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Calcium silicate in the drug label.

      Nonclinical Toxicology

      There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Calcium silicate in the drug label.

      Clinical Studies

      Clinical Studies

      There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Calcium silicate in the drug label.

      How Supplied

      How Supplied

        Storage

        There is limited information regarding Calcium silicate Storage in the drug label.

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        Patient Counseling Information

        Patient Counseling Information

        There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Calcium silicate in the drug label.

        Precautions with Alcohol

        Precautions with Alcohol

        • Alcohol-Calcium silicate interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
        Brand Names

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        References

        References

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