Edetate Calcium Disodium
Edetate Calcium Disodium 100GM of
What is Edetate Calcium Disodium?
Edetate Calcium Disodium, also known as calcium disodium EDTA, is a chelating agent used to treat lead poisoning by binding to lead ions and promoting their excretion from the body. This pharmaceutical is administered intravenously and is effective in reducing toxic levels of lead, particularly in acute and chronic cases. It is essential to monitor renal function and electrolyte levels during treatment due to potential side effects.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
- Chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood.
- Decrease or increase in how much or how often you urinate.
Warnings
- Some people have too much heavy metal in their bodies because they were exposed to it, such as in the home or at work. The metal could still be in their surroundings. If this is your situation, then you must get rid of the metal or learn how to protect yourself. This medicine will not protect you from a heavy metal to which you are still being exposed. Find out how you were exposed. Ask your health caregiver about the best ways to get rid of or avoid the heavy metal that caused the problem.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have diabetes or a potassium deficiency. Make sure your doctor knows if you have heart disease or kidney disease, or if you have a seizure disorder.
- This medicine may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that might be dangerous if you are not alert after you have been given this medicine.
- After you have received this medicine, you may want to remain lying down for a short while to help prevent dizziness.
- Tell your doctor or healthcare provider right away if you stop producing urine for more than 12 hours.
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- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood.
- Decrease or increase in how much or how often you urinate.
- Fever or chills.
- Uneven heart beat.
- Muscle or joint pain.
- Nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.
- Numbness or tingling around your mouth of lips.
- Pain, redness, burning, swelling, or itching where the needle is placed.
- Sneezing, stuffy nose, or teary eyes.
- Some people have too much heavy metal in their bodies because they were exposed to it, such as in the home or at work. The metal could still be in their surroundings. If this is your situation, then you must get rid of the metal or learn how to protect yourself. This medicine will not protect you from a heavy metal to which you are still being exposed. Find out how you were exposed. Ask your health caregiver about the best ways to get rid of or avoid the heavy metal that caused the problem.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have diabetes or a potassium deficiency. Make sure your doctor knows if you have heart disease or kidney disease, or if you have a seizure disorder.
- This medicine may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that might be dangerous if you are not alert after you have been given this medicine.
- After you have received this medicine, you may want to remain lying down for a short while to help prevent dizziness.
- Tell your doctor or healthcare provider right away if you stop producing urine for more than 12 hours.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
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Edetate Calcium Disodium 100GM of
What is Edetate Calcium Disodium ?
Edetate Calcium Disodium, also known as calcium disodium EDTA, is a chelating agent used to treat lead poisoning by binding to lead ions and promoting their excretion from the body. This pharmaceutical is administered intravenously and is effective in reducing toxic levels of lead, particularly in acute and chronic cases. It is essential to monitor renal function and electrolyte levels during treatment due to potential side effects.
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