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.