Calcium Chloride Anhydrous
Calcium Chloride Anhydrous is a mineral supplement that provides calcium to treat or prevent calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia). It is commonly used in hospital settings for patients with low blood calcium levels, including those with hypocalcemic tetany, parathyroid disorders, or vitamin D deficiency. This medication is typically administered intravenously when rapid calcium repletion is needed.
A mineral supplement used to treat and prevent calcium deficiency, typically administered intravenously in hospital settings.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1667640
- Generic
- Calcium Chloride Anhydrous
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment and prevention of hypocalcemia (low blood calcium), including hypocalcemic tetany, hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, and calcium deficiency states. Also used as an adjunct in cardiac resuscitation scenarios and for calcium channel blocker toxicity.
Provides bioavailable calcium ions that are essential for neuromuscular function, blood coagulation, cardiac function, and bone mineral density. Calcium is a cofactor for various enzymatic reactions and plays a critical role in muscle contraction and nerve transmission.
Must be administered intravenously with caution due to risk of tissue necrosis if extravasation occurs. Requires cardiac monitoring during rapid administration. Contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia, digitalis toxicity, and renal insufficiency. May interact with certain medications including tetracyclines, digoxin, and calcium channel blockers.
Official drug label
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