Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Sodium
Drug Class
Electrolyte Solutions, Combination
Chemical Class
Calcium salt
ATC Code
A06AD17, A06AG01, A12CA, B05XA09
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Calcium Chloride is a salt of calcium (mineral). Calcium Chloride is used as a source of calcium ion in the treatment of cardiac arrest.
How It Works
Chemical Class
Calcium salt
Calcium Chloride also known as Calcium Chloratum. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Calcium salt. The Molecular Weight of Calcium Chloride is 147.00. It is weakly acidic drug.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
5 to 10 ml — As recommended.
Should be given at intervals of 1-3days.
Safety Alerts
Calcium Chloride is contraindicated in conditions like Hypercalcemia, Renal calculi
Important Warnings
Solution of calcium chloride is irritant and caution should be taken to prevent extravasation during intravenous administration
Calcium chloride should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease or any allergy, pre-existing cardiac arrhythmias, diarrhea, malabsorption or diseases associated with elevated vitamin D concentrations such as sarcoidosis
Avoid taking more doses than recommended
Generally calcium salts should be avoided in patients with calcium renal calculi
Plasma-calcium concentrations should be monitored closely in patients with renal insufficiency and during parenteral administration and if large doses of vitamin D are used
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Calcium Chloridewhich give rise to further complications include HypotensionSinus bradycardia. Calcium Chloride produces potentially life-threatening effects which include ComaCardiac Arrest. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Calcium Chloride therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Calcium Chloride are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include NauseaVomitingAbdominal painFlushingSyncopeGI irritation.
Drug Interactions
Calcium Chloride is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementChlorocresolClodronateDigoxinCalcium Chloride may enhance the arrhythmogenic effect of Digoxin.ModerateMonitor for toxic effects of digoxin (especially cardiac arrhythmias) if a calcium product (especially I.V.) is initiated or the dose is increased. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Infusion Store in a well closed container.
Price Intelligence
Rs 159.69
DRAP approved maximum price · per 500ml · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
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