Calcium Chloride Flashcards
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Brand Name
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Calcium Chloride
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Drug Class
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Electrolyte
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Mechanism of Action
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Increased cardiac contractility (+ inotrope)
Enhances ventricular automaticity
Stabilizes cardiac myocyte cell membrane
Combats magnesium toxicity
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Indications
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Hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, magnesium toxicity, beta blocker and calcium channel blocker OD
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Contraindications
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Hypercalcemia, V-fib, digitalis toxicity
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Adverse Effects
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Syncope, dysrhythmias, hypotension, N/V, metallic tase, necrosis @ IV injection site, coronary and cerebral artery spasm
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Precautions
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May worsen digitalis toxicity, antagonizes effects of calcium channel blockers do not mix with sodium bicarb in same line
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Dose and Administration
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Adult: 0.5-1.0g slow IVP
Pediatric: 20mg/kg up to 1g
