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Calcium Chloride Injection
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What is Calcium Chloride?
Active Ingredients: Calcium Chloride
Calcium Chloride Injection is used to raise blood calcium levels in the emergency treatment of hypocalcemia. This drug is also used to protect the heart from high potassium and magnesium levels, and it is indicated for the treatment of cardiac resuscitation, arrhythmias, and hypermagnesemia.
Calcium Chloride Injections are also used to treat overdoses of channel blockers or beta-blockers. This medication is also used to treat hypocalcemic tetany in children. Calcium Chloride is used as an adjuvant in the treatment of black widow spider bites.
Calcium Chloride is a mineral. It is an ionic compound of calcium and chlorine.
AdvaCare is a GMP-certified producer of Calcium Chloride Injections. This medication is manufactured in our factories in China, India, and the USA. We routinely inspect our production facilities to ensure our products meet quality and safety standards.
Why are we a leading Calcium Chloride manufacturer?
AdvaCare Pharma is a leading manufacturer of Calcium Chloride Injection. To ensure the quality of our pharmaceutical products, we adhere to stringent GMP guidelines at our manufacturing facilities. We partner with distributors, hospitals, pharmacies, NGOs, and government institutions across over 45 markets worldwide, and our track record over the past two decades demonstrates that AdvaCare Pharma is a reliable supplier dedicated to high-quality and efficacious products.
Uses
What is Calcium Chloride used for?
It's used to treat:
- hypocalcemia (emergency treatment)
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- arrhythmia
- hypermagnesemia
- hypocalcemia tetany (in children)
- beta-blocker overdose
- calcium channel overdose
It's also used to relieve muscle cramps caused by black widow spider bites.
How are Calcium Chloride Injections used?
This medication has been manufactured as a solution to be injected into a vein. It is to be administered by a healthcare professional in the hospital or clinic setting.
What dose should be given?
The usual dose for adults is 500-1000mg, administered every 1 to 3 days. The usual dose for children is 2.7-5mg/kg.
Refer to a doctor or healthcare professional for guidelines on dosage.
Side Effects
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Calcium Chloride Injection.
Common side effects include, but may not be limited to:
- tingling sensation in arms/legs
- pain near the skin by the site of application
- change in taste
Serious side effects may include:
- signs of an allergic reaction
- changes in heart rate
- hypercalcemia
- milk-alkali syndrome (after long-term high-dose treatments)
For a comprehensive list of all side effects, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
If any symptom persists or gets worse, or you notice any other symptoms, please call your doctor.
Precautions
Do NOT use Calcium Chloride Injection if:
- You are allergic to Calcium Chloride or any other ingredient.
- You have hypercalcemia.
Due to possible drug interactions, consult with your doctor about any medications you are taking before your treatment.
This medication may not be suitable for people with certain conditions, so it is important to consult with a doctor if you have any health conditions.
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Why AdvaCare Pharma?
As an industry leader, we are aware of our responsibility to provide affordable and sustainable solutions to improve healthcare worldwide.