Calcium Chloride

Question 1

Calcium Chloride Brand Name

Answer 1

N/A

Question 2

Calcium Chloride Class

Answer 2

Electrolyte

Question 3

Calcium Chloride Action

Answer 3

Increases myocardial contractility by increasing the availability of calcium ions, which are essential for the interaction between actin and myosin, the proteins responsible for muscle contraction.
Increases myocardial excitability
Decreases heart rate.

Question 4

Calcium Chloride Adult Dose

Answer 4

Bradycardia: 1 g IV/IO (For PTs on Calcium Channel Blockers)
Hyperkalemia: 1 g slow IVP/IO (Contraindications in PTs taking digitalis products)
Overdose/Poisoning: 1 g slow IVP/IO (For Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose)

Question 5

Calcium Chloride Pediatric Dose

Answer 5

Overdose/Poisoning: 20 mg/kg slow IVP/IO (For Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose)

Question 6

Calcium Chloride Indications

Answer 6

Hyperkalemia. Hypocalcemia. Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity: Nifedipine, Verapamil, Diltiazem

Question 7

Calcium Chloride Contraindications

Answer 7

PTs taking digitalis products

Question 8

Calcium Chloride Adverse Reactions

Answer 8

None

Question 9

Calcium Chloride Onset/Duration

Answer 9

Onset: 5 - 15 minutes
Duration: Dose dependent