Generic equivalent of Calcium Chloride
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Calcium chloride is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Calcium Chloride. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Calcium chloride through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Calcium Chloride Injection is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with acute symptomatic hypocalcemia. Limitations of Use The safety and effectiveness of Calcium Chloride Injection for long-term use has not been established. C alcium Chloride Injection is a form of calcium indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with acute symptomatic hypocalcemia. (1) Limitations of Use: The safety and effectiveness of Calcium Chloride Injection for long-term use has not been established.
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Intravenous administration of calcium chloride increases serum ionized calcium concentration. Calcium chloride dissociates into ionized calcium in plasma. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics The exposure-response relationship and time course of pharmacodynamic response for the safety and effectiveness of Calcium Chloride Injection have not been fully characterized. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Absorption Calcium Chloride Injection is 100% bioavailable following intravenous injection. Distribution Calcium in the body is distributed mainly in skeleton (99%) and 1% is distributed within the extracellular fluids and soft tissues. About 50% of total serum calcium is i…
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Calcium Chloride Injection is contraindicated in: • Patients with ventricular fibrillation • Patients with asystole and electromechanical dissociation Newborns (up to 28 days of age) if they require (or are expected to require) ceftriaxone intravenous treatment because of the risk of precipitation of ceftriaxone-calcium, regardless of whether these products would be received at different times or through separate intravenous lines [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Calcium Chloride Injection is contraindicated in: • Patients with ventricular fibrillation. ( 4 ) • Pati…
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are also described elsewhere in the labeling: • End-Organ Damage due to Intravascular Ceftriaxone-Calcium Precipitates [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Hypotension, Bradycardia, Arrhythmias, and Syncope with Rapid Administration [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Arrhythmias with Concomitant Digoxin Use [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Tissue Necrosis and Calcinosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Aluminum…
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Digoxin: Avoid concomitant use with Calcium Chloride Injection. If concomitant use is unavoidable, monitor ECG closely during administration of Calcium Chloride Injection. ( 5.3 , 7.1 ) • Calcium Channel Blockers: Avoid concomitant use with Calcium Chloride Injection. If concomitant use is unavoidable, monitor blood pressure closely during administration of Calcium Chloride Injection. ( 7.2 ) • Drugs That Increase the Risk of Hypercalcemia: Increase the frequency of calcium…
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Administer Calcium Chloride Injection by slow intravenous infusion (not to exceed 1 mL/minute), in a central or deep vein. ( 2.1 ) • Do not use intramuscularly or subcutaneously. ( 2.1 ) • Do not administer unless solution is clear and seal is intact. ( 2.1 ) • Stop the administration if the patient complains of any administration-related discomfort, it may be resumed when symptoms disappear. ( 2.1 ) • The recommended adult dose is from 200 mg to 1,000 mg. ( 2.2 ) •…
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Premier Pharma carries Calcium chloride in 100 mg/mL and INJECTION.
Calcium chloride carries an FDA Orange Book TE code of AP. Therapeutically equivalent — injectable aqueous solution. Always verify substitution with the current Orange Book before dispensing.
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