What is gallium nitrate?
Gallium nitrate is a form of nitrate salt. Gallium nitrate is used to lower blood levels of calcium when they have become dangerously high in cancer patients. Gallium nitrate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving gallium nitrate? You should not use this medication if you are allergic to gallium nitrate, or if you have severe kidney disease. Before receiving gallium nitrate, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, if you have heart disease, or if you take diuretics (water pills). If you have any of these conditions, you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment. FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before you receive gallium nitrate. It is not known whether gallium nitrate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not receive this medication before telli
Gallium nitrate is a form of nitrate salt. Gallium nitrate is used to lower blood levels of calcium when they have become dangerously high in cancer patients. Gallium nitrate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Back to Top What are the possible side effects of gallium nitrate? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Tell your caregivers right away if you have any of these serious side effects: • increased thirst, swelling in your lower legs; • urinating less than usual or not at all; • pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding; • blurred vision, headache or pain behind your eyes; • confusion, hallucinations; • noisy breathing, feeling short of breath; Less serious side effects may include: • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation; • tired feeling; • feeling hot or cold; • numbness or tingling; or • fast heart rate. This list is
