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Drug Details

Calcium Chloride

• Drug Class Description
  Calcium supplements.
• Generic Name
  Generic
• Presentation
  Sterile solution, calcium chloride 13.4 per cent (10mL). Available from Medeva
• Description
  Ampoules.
• Indications
  Calcium deficiency.
• Adult Dosage
  Refer to prescribing information. Usually up to 40 mmol daily may be given.
• Contra Indications
  Hypercalcaemia, hypercalciurea, renal calculi, chronic renal impairment, heart disease, digitalis toxicity, respiratory acidosis or failure.
• Special Precautions
  Renal impairment. Sarcoidosis.
• Interactions
  Tetracyclines, digoxin, thiazides.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  GI effects, bradycardia, arrhythmias. Irritation after intravenous injection.