Calcium Chloride Flashcards
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Class
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Electrolyte
Positive inotropic agent
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Actions
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Establishes an electrical gradient for the movement of potassium from plasm into cellsin hyperkalemia.
Facilitates actin-myosin interaction in cardiac and smooth muscle.
3
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Indications
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Calium channel blocker induced shock. Beta blocker overdose sometimes maybe. Hypocalemia or hyperphosphatemia. Magnesium Sulfate overdose. Hyperkalemia in dialysis pts.
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Contraindications
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None
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Side effects
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Metallic taste Flushing Pain at site Diaphoresis Hypotension May precipitate Dig toxicity Cardiac arrhythmias Ventricular standstill in beating heart Hypercalcemia causes: weakness, confusion unresponsiveness, and more
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Precautions
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Monitor ekg and vs.
Do not mix with bicarb in the line because precipitation may occur.
Note: hypocalcemia is associated with carpal pedal spasms, tetany, trouseas sign and chovsteks sign.
