Chromium (Chromium)
Overview of Chromium
Chromium is a blue-white, brittle metal. Chromium is involved in carbohydrate, lipid, protien metabolism, and plays a role in glucose metabolism. Chromium is considered essential in trace amounts in nutrition. Chromium is used as a it supplement in total parentral nutrition.
Indication of Chromium
Chromium is primarily indicated in conditions like Diabetes mellitus, Treatment of locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Contraindication of Chromium
Chromium is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Chromium
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Chromium, which give rise to further complications include Reduced GFR (glomerular filtration rate).,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Chromium include Convulsions, Hepatic damage, Coma, Nausea & vomiting, GI ulcer, Renal damage.
Precautions of Chromium
Should be store in shielded containers. Minimize exposure with lead shielding. Urinanalysis is required within 24 hours after working with Cr-51.