other cardiovascular meds Flashcards

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Calcium chloride

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Class: calcium supplement

MOA: Causes significant increase in myocardial contractile force and increases ventricular automaticity

Pharmacokinetics: Onset immediate IV, Duration varies

Indications: acute hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, calcium channel blocker toxicity.

AR/SE: Bradycardia, arrhythmias, syncope, N/v, cardiac arrest

Contraindications: known allergy, use caution in pts taking digitalis, it can precipitate toxicity

Dosage: 2-4 mg/kg IV, may be repeated every 10 minutes.

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