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J0618 Injection, calcium chloride, 2 milligrams

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Also known as: calcium chloride, CaCl2 injection, emergency calcium

Calcium chloride injection, 2 milligrams, a highly concentrated calcium salt for emergency treatment of severe hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia.

Clinical Context

More concentrated than gluconate, calcium chloride is preferred for central line administration in cardiac emergencies. Used for symptomatic hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia-induced electrocardiographic changes, and calcium channel blocker toxicity.

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Specialties

emergency medicinecritical caretoxicology

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