Calcium chloride

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Name

  • Calcium chloride.

Class of drug

  • Mineral.

Uses

Indications

  • Hypocalcemia  Hypoparathyroidism  .
  • A positive inotrope in the management of cardiac arrest.

Adverse reactions

Other reported reactions

  • Mild to severe tissue reactions may develop following IM or SC administration.
  • Venous irritation and hypotension may develop after IV administration; particularly with calcium chloride.

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