Calcium Chloride

Overview

Calcium Chloride is a salt of calcium (mineral). Calcium Chloride is used as a source of calcium ion in the treatment of cardiac arrest.

Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

Calcium Chloride is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:

Severity N/A

Clodronate

Interaction of Clodronate with Calcium Chloride

Chlorocresol

Interaction of Chlorocresol with Calcium Chloride

Moderate

Digoxin

Interaction of Digoxin with Calcium Chloride

Details: Calcium Chloride may enhance the arrhythmogenic effect of Digoxin.
Management: Monitor for toxic effects of digoxin (especially cardiac arrhythmias) if a calcium product (especially I.V.) is initiated or the dose is increased.

These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Calcium Chloride's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

5 to 10 ml7.5 (7.5)As recommended.IVShould be given at intervals of 1-3days.

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Calcium Chloride is available.

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Calcium Chloride is available.

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Calcium Chloride

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