EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM

Overview

EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM is a Schedule H drug.
Edetate calcium disodium is a chelating (KEE-late-ing) agent. A chelating agent is capable of removing a heavy metal, such as lead or mercury, from the blood. Edetate calcium disodium is used to treat lead poisoning.

Usage

EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM is generally used to treat: Heavy Metal Poisoning

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)

Precautions

The rapid intravenous injection could produce a high serum concentration of disodium edetate quickly and cause fatal decreases in serum calcium levels. Toxicity appears to be dependent upon both total dosage and speed of administration. Disodium edetate treatment has the potential to cause electrolyte imbalance hence cardiac function should be assessed before and during treatment.

Symptoms of Overdosage

EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM over-dosage can result in: Confusion, Decreased Urination

Common Side-Effects

EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM : Nausea, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM : Diarrhoea, Dermatitis, Thrombophlebitis, Febrile Seizure, Hyperuricemia, Anemia, Nausea, Vomit

Rare Side-Effects

EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM : Sudden Numbness Or Weakness On One Side Of Body, Head Headache

Technical Classification

EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM is categorized as: ANTIDOTES / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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