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Calcium Chloride Flashcards

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Calcium Chloride Class

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Electrolyte

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Calcium Chloride Mechanism of Action

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  • Mineral component of bones and teeth
  • Cofactor in enzymatic reactions
  • Essential for neurotransmission, blood clotting, and contraction of cardiac, smooth, and skeletal muscles
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Calcium Chloride Indications

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Hypocalcemia, Hyperkalemia, Beta blocker and calcium channel blocker toxicity, Antidote for magnesium sulfate overdose

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Calcium Chloride Contraindications

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  • Digoxin toxicity
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Suspected severe hypokalemia
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Calcium Chloride Dosage and Administration

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500 - 1,000 mg slow IV/IO push over 5 min
Repeat as needed

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