Calcium Chloride Flashcards
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Indications and field use of Calcium Chloride
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Acute hypocalcemia
Calcium channel blocker OD
Pretreatment for IV verapamil administration
Hypermagnesemia
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Mechanism of action of Calcium Chloride
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Increases extracellular and intracellular calcium levels
Increases cardiac contractile state (positive inotropic effect)
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Contraindications of Calcium Chloride
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Hypercalcemia
Concurrent digoxin therapy
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Adverse reaction of Calcium Chloride
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Brady-asystolic arrest
Severe tissue necrosis
Use caution if patient on digitalis (may cause arrhythmias)
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Routes of administration of Calcium Chloride
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IV bolus
