What is Calcium disodium versenate?
Calcium disodium versenate (pronounced "kee-late") is a chelating agent that can remove heavy metals from the blood.Calcium disodium versenate can be used to treat lead poisoning.This medication guide does not list all possible uses for calcium disodium versenate.
Side effects of Calcium disodium versenate
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing or facial/throat/lip swelling. Please seek medical assistance immediately!
If you:
- Little or no urination
- Feeling lightheadedness as though they could pass out.
- Feeling of tingling or numbness;
- Pink or red urine
- Feeling very thirsty
- A fever is characterised by chills, pale, bluish skin, and easy bruising.
Calcium disodium verenate may have toxic effects on the body. This can lead to life-threatening medical conditions. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience memory problems, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, behavioural or mental changes, or feel irritable.
Some of the common side effects associated with calcium disodium versenate include:
- Pain where the medication was injected
- Fever, chills, tiredness, general ill feeling;
- Joint or muscle pain
- Headache, tremors;
- Vomiting; nausea; thirst; loss of appetite
- Sneezing, a stuffy nose, and watery eyes
- Mild skin rash.
There may be other side effects. Call your physician if experiencing side effects. For medical advice about side effects.the fda can be contacted at 1-800-fda-1088 to report side effects.
Similar/related drugs
Succimer, chemet
Warnings
If you can't urinate or have kidney or hepatitis, you shouldn't take calcium disodium versenate.Calcium disodium verenate may have toxic effects on the body. This can lead to life-threatening medical conditions. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience memory problems, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, behavioural or mental changes, or feel irritable.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to calcium disodium versenate, or:
- Active hepatitis
- Active kidney disease
- If you're unable to urinate,
Contact your physician immediately if:
- You have liver or kidney diseases.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
You may not know if you're pregnant or breastfeeding in an emergency. Be sure to tell any doctor who is caring for you or your baby that you have taken this medication.
How to take Calcium disodium versenate?
Calcium disodium versenate can be injected directly into the muscle or infused into a vein. This injection will be given by a healthcare provider.Calcium disodium versenate is administered slowly via iv infusion. Process can take anywhere between 12-18 hours to complete.You'll need to test your urine frequently to ensure that you're urinating regularly. Calcium disodium versenate may harm your kidneys.Electrocardiograms (also called ekgs) are used to check the heart's function.The doctor may order x-rays on a child who is being treated with calcium disodium verenate to determine how much lead is circulating.
What happens if i miss the dose?
You are unlikely to miss a dosage because you will be receiving calcium disodium versenate in a clinical environment.
What happens if i overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.The symptoms of an overdose may include confusion, mental changes, or decreased urine.
What should be avoided?
If your doctor prescribes any restrictions regarding food, beverage, or activity, follow their instructions.
Interaction with other drug
Other drugs, such as vitamins and herbal remedies, may also affect calcium disodium versenate. Inform your doctor of all the medicines you are currently taking and those that you will begin or stop using.
