Drug details
Calcium Chloride Injection 10% (calcium chloride)
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Calcium chloride injection is a mineral indicated in the immediate treatment of hypocalcemic tetany (abnormally low levels of calcium in the body that cause muscle spasm). Calcium chloride injection is also used in cardiac resuscitation, and to treat certain insect bites or stings.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- injection site reactions (tingling, burning sensation, inflammation of the veins [phlebitis]),
- low blood pressure, or
- fainting.