CALCIUM (2A)

2nd most abundant extracellular fluid cation

Primary component of bones and teeth

What vitamin is needed for maximum absorption of Calcium?a

Sources of Calcium

Most common bone disorder; defective bone resorption

Defective bone mineralization in Adult

Defective bone mineralization in children

Calcium Deficiency

Sedative - CNS depressant

Also known as muriate of lime

Electrolyte replenisher

Precipitated chalk, Prepared Chalk, Calcite, Marble, Limestone

Antacid, Ingredient of toothpaste, Dentifrice

Calcium supplement and replenisher and antidote for Mg poisoning

Ca supplement and replenisher

Source of Ca and PO4

Recommended calcium salt as electrolyte replenisher

Slaked Lime, Milk of Lime and Calcium Hydrate

Antacid, Saponifying agent, prevention of milk curdling

Lime, Quicklime, Calx

Component of Bordeaux mixture and insecticide

Also known as bone ash and its used as antacid

Chlorinated lime and chloride of lime

Disinfectant and bleacing agent

Rodenticide and preparation of surgical casts and dental impressions

Plaster of Paris, Hemihydrate form

Gypsum or terra alba, dihydrate form

Gypsum or terra alba, dihydrate form and Plaster of Paris, Hemihydrate form