CALCIUM CHLORIDE 10%

CALCIUM CHLORIDE 10%

CALCIUM CHLORIDE 10%
Class
	Electrolyte, hypertonic solution
Action
	It is an essential element for regulating the excitation threshold of nerves and muscles, normal cardiac contractility, and blood coagulation.
Indications
	Hyperkalemia, Hypocalcemia Hypermagnesemia Calcium channel blocker overdose
Contraindications
	V-Fib during cardiac resuscitation Digitalis toxicity Hypercalcemia
Precaution
	Do not administer IM or SC. Extravasation of calcium can cause tissue necrosis
Side effects
	Bradycardia Hypotension Metallic taste in mouth Local necrosis if given IM or IV infiltration
Administration
Rout: IV	Onset: 5-15 minutes	Peak effect: variable	Duration: up to 4 hours
Adult Dose:
	1 gm IV/IO over 5 minutes, ensure IV patency and do not exceed 1 mL per minute
Pediatric Dose:
	20 mg/kg max 1g slow (over 5 minutes) IV of 10% solution,