Calcium chloride injection 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 injection through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
Clinical Identifiers
- Pharmacologic Class
- ["Blood Coagulation Factor [EPC]","Calcium [CS]","Cations","Divalent [CS]","Increased Coagulation Factor Activity [PE]","Phosphate Binder [EPC]","Phosphate Chelating Activity [MoA]"]
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
10% Calcium Chloride Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of hypocalcemia in those conditions requiring a prompt increase in plasma calcium levels. 10% Calcium Chloride Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of hypocalcemia in those conditions requiring a prompt increase in plasma calcium levels.
Important Warnings
10% Calcium Chloride Injection, USP is irritating to veins and must not be injected into tissues, since severe necrosis and sloughing may occur. Great care should be taken to avoid extravasation or accidental injection into perivascular tissues. WARNING: This product contains aluminum that may be toxic. Aluminum may reach toxic levels with prolonged parenteral administration if kidney function is impaired. Premature neonates are particularly at risk because their kidneys are immature, and they r…
Adverse Reactions
Rapid injection may cause the patient to complain of tingling sensations, a calcium taste, a sense of oppression or "heat wave". Injections of calcium chloride are accompanied by peripheral vasodilatation as well as a local "burning" sensation and there may be a moderate fall in blood pressure. Should perivascular infiltration occur, I.V. administration at that site should be discontinued at once. Local infiltration of the affected area with 1% procaine hydrochloride, to which hyaluronidase may…
Dosage & Administration
10% Calcium Chloride Injection, USP is administered only by slow intravenous injection (not to exceed 1 mL/min), preferably in a central or deep vein. The usual precautions for intravenous therapy should be observed. If time permits, the solution should be warmed to body temperature. The injection should be halted if the patient complains of any discomfort; it may be resumed when symptoms disappear. Following injection, the patient should remain recumbent for a short time. The usual adult dosage…
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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