Calcium Chloride (KAL-cee-um KLOR-ide)

Treats low blood calcium.

Brand Name(s):

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.
• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking digoxin (Lanoxin®).

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you have a kidney disease.
• This medicine should not be given to premature infants.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
• Feeling hot or a high fever.
• Lightheadedness or fainting.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Change of taste in your mouth.
• Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed.
• Numbness and tingling in your arms or legs.