.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.G.G04BA03 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.G.G04BA03| name: | CalciumChloride |
| ATC code: | G04BA03 | route: | intravenous |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Calcium chloride is an inorganic salt used primarily to treat hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, and as an adjunct in cardiac resuscitation during emergencies such as cardiac arrest. It is administered intravenously and is not commonly used orally due to poor tolerability. Calcium chloride is approved for use in medical emergencies where rapid calcium elevation is needed.
Estimated pharmacokinetic parameters for healthy adult individuals, as specific clinical pharmacokinetic studies for calcium chloride are lacking. Given that calcium chloride fully dissociates and delivers calcium ions rapidly into the circulation after IV administration, a one-compartment model is assumed.
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