| Drug Name |
Calcium chloride |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D00339 |
| Description |
Calcium chloride is an ionic compound of calcium and chlorine. It is highly soluble in water and it is deliquescent. It is a salt that is solid at room temperature, and it behaves as a typical ionic halide. It has several common applications such as brine for refrigeration plants, ice and dust control on roads, and in cement. It can be produced directly from limestone, but large amounts are also produced as a by-product of the Solvay process. Because of its hygroscopic nature, it must be kept in tightly-sealed containers. |
| Indications and Usage |
For the treatment of hypocalcemia in those conditions requiring a prompt increase in blood plasma calcium levels, for the treatment of magnesium intoxication due to overdosage of magnesium sulfate, and used to combat the deleterious effects of hyperkalemia as measured by electrocardiographic (ECG), pending correction of the increased potassium level in the extracellular fluid. |
| Marketing Status |
Prescription |
| ATC Code |
A12AA07; B05XA07; G04BA03 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB01164
|
| KEGG ID |
D02256
|
| MeSH ID |
D002122
|
| PubChem ID |
24844
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D0XQ2X
|
| NDC Product Code |
0517-2710; 0404-9830; 70518-3205; 76329-3304; 67706-0011; 51662-1379; 51662-1209; 71872-7045; 0517-6710; 49452-1411; 52919-026; 71872-7044; 52584-631; 52919-025; 51662-1452; 0409-1631; 67706-0017; 0409-4928; 72572-052; 52919-027; 68428-904 |
| Synonyms |
Calcium Chloride | Calcium Chloride Dihydrate | Calcium Chloride, Anhydrous |
