Calcium Chloride

Uses

It is used to stop and treat low calcium levels.
It is used to protect the heart from high potassium levels.
It is used to protect the heart from overdose of some heart drugs.
It is used to protect the heart and lungs from high magnesium levels.
Calcium makes the heart and other muscles stronger by adding to calcium inside the cells. The muscles may pump stronger and better.

Dosing

How to take
It is given as a shot into a muscle or vein.
Your doctor will give this drug.

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