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1. Essential for normal muscle and nerve activity, transiently increases myocardial contractility & excitability.< | ===== [[Summary Article|'''SUMMARY''']] ===== | ||
1. Essential for normal muscle and nerve activity, transiently increases myocardial contractility & excitability. | |||
<br/>2. Indications: hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, overdose of CCB. | |||
<br/>3. SE: vasodilatation assoc. with rapid infusion, AMI/stroke, tissue necrosis with extravasation. | |||
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<br/>DOSAGE | |||
<br/>4. 5-10 mls of IV calcium chloride or calcium gluconate given slowly. Flush before and after use as may cause precipitation with other drugs given concurrently. | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:31, 1 January 2023
SUMMARY
1. Essential for normal muscle and nerve activity, transiently increases myocardial contractility & excitability.
2. Indications: hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, overdose of CCB.
3. SE: vasodilatation assoc. with rapid infusion, AMI/stroke, tissue necrosis with extravasation.
DOSAGE
4. 5-10 mls of IV calcium chloride or calcium gluconate given slowly. Flush before and after use as may cause precipitation with other drugs given concurrently.
