Calcium Chloride, Calcium
Gluconate
Indications: (Should not be administered unless these conditions exist)
• Hypocalcemia
• Hyperkalemia
• Calcium Channel Blocker or Magnesium overdose
Actions:
• Increased inotropic effect, increased automaticity
Dosage:
• Calcium Chloride: 2 – 4mg/kg of a 10% solution repeated in 10 minutes if
necessary. Usual dose 500mg – 1gm
Route:
• IV/IO
Side effects:
• Hypercalcemia, VF, exacerbates digitalis toxicity
