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CONTRAINDICATIONS Calcium chloride is contraindicated for cardiac resuscitation in the presence of ventricular fibrillation or in patients with the risk of existing digitalis toxicity. Calcium chloride is not recommended in the treatment of asystole and electromechanical dissociation. WARNINGS 10% calcium chloride injection is irritating to veins and must not be injected into tissues since severe necrosis and sloughing may occur. Great care should be taken to avoid extravasation or accidental injection into perivascular tissues. WARNING: This product contains aluminum, which may be toxic. Aluminum may reach toxic levels with prolonged parenteral administration if kidney function is impaired. Premature neonates are particularly at risk because their kidneys are immature and they require large amounts of calcium and phosphate solutions, which contain aluminum. PRECAUTIONS Because of its additive effect, calcium should be administered very cautiously to a patient who is digitalized or who is taking effective doses of digitalis or digitalis-like preparations. It is particularly important to prevent a high concentration of calcium from reaching the heart because of the danger of cardiac syncope. Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness are based on similar clinical conditions in children and adults. Pregnancy: Calcium chloride should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Geriatric Use: In general, dosing for a geriatric patient should be cautious. ADVERSE REACTIONS Rapid injection may cause the patient to complain of tingling sensations, a calcium taste, a sense of oppression, or “heat wave.” Injections of calcium chloride are accompanied by peripheral vasodilatation as well as a local “burning” sensation and there may be a moderate fall in blood pressure. OVERDOSAGE Too rapid an injection may produce a lowering of blood pressure and cardiac syncope. INDICATIONS AND USAGE 10% calcium chloride injection is indicated for the treatment of hypocalcemia in those conditions requiring a prompt increase in plasma calcium levels. For additional safety information, please see Full Prescribing Information. You are encouraged to report Adverse Drug Events to American Regent Inc. at 1-800-734-9236 or to the FDA by visiting www.fda.gov/MedWatch or calling 1-800-FDA-1088.
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