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US brand names:CaCl2
Calcium Chloride is dosed at 0.15–0.5 ml/kg of 10% IV IV slowly in cats, per Plumb's 10th ed printed p.174-176, Calcium, IV (-Borogluconate, -Chloride, -Gluconate) monograph, Dosages. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Provides ionized calcium directly (3x more calcium per gram than gluconate). Stabilizes cardiac membrane potential in hyperkalemia.
CENTRAL LINE PREFERRED (severe tissue necrosis with extravasation). 3x more elemental calcium than calcium gluconate. Bradycardia with rapid injection. Incompatible with bicarbonate.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | IV | 0.15–0.5 ml/kg of 10% | IV slowly | Strong | Plumb's 10th ed printed p.174-176, Calcium, IV (-Borogluconate, -Chloride, -Gluconate) monograph, Dosages.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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