- Class- Antidote
- Description- Calcium chloride increases myocardial contractile force and increases ventricular automaticity.
- Indications-Hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hypermagnesemia, and calcium channel blocker toxicity.
- Contraindications-Ventricular fibrillation, hypercalcemia, and possible digitalis toxicity.
- Precautions- It may precipitate toxicity in patients taking digoxin. Ensure the IV line is in a large vein and flushed before using and after calcium
- Dosing Adult
Bradycardia of Suspected Hyperkalemia
Adult: 1G IV, IO over 5-10mins
Cardiac Arrest of Suspected Hyperkalemia
Adult: 1G IV IO
Hyperkalemia
Adult: 1G IV/IO may repeat after 5 mins
