What is Edetate, Calcium, and Disodium?
Edetate calcium disodium is the chelating (KEE-late-ing) substance that has the ability to take heavy metals out of the blood.Edetate calcium disodium is a treatment for lead poisoning.Edetate calcium disodium can also be used to treat conditions that aren't mentioned in this guideline.
Side effects of Edetate, Calcium, and Disodium
Contact a medical professional immediately. If you are experiencing warning signs of an allergic response, such as symptoms of hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your lips, face, and tongue,
Contact your family caregivers right away in the event that you are suffering from:
- Minimal or no urination
- Lightheadedness, or feeling as though one is about to faint.
- Tingling sensations or numbness
- Urine that is red or pink
- Being extremely thirsty;
- Fever and colds; pale skin easily bruises.
The calcium disodium in edetate could cause toxic effects on the body. This can cause serious medical issues. Call your doctor immediately if you experience mental problems, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, changes in your mental or behavioral state, or if you are feeling angry.
Common adverse effects of edetate calcium disodium can be:
- Pain where the medicine was injected
- Fever, chills, tiredness, general ill feeling;
- Muscles or joint discomfort;
- Headache, tremors;
- Vomiting, vomiting thirst, lack of appetite.
- Sneezing and stuffy noses, or eyes that are watery,
- Mild skin rash.
This isn't an exhaustive list of all the side effects. Other side effects could occur. Consult your physician for advice regarding medical adverse effects.Report any adverse reactions directly to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar or related drugs
Chemet, Calcium Disodium Versenate, and Succimer
Warnings
Do not take calcium disodium when you cannot urinate or if you suffer from active kidney disease or hepatitis.
Calcium disodium of edetate may cause toxic effects on the body that could result in life-threatening medical problems. Call your doctor immediately if you experience mental problems, mood swings, trouble concentrating, changes in your mental or behavioral health, or are feeling angry.
Prior to use this drug
Do not take edetate calcium disodium if you have an allergy to it or if you suffer from:
- Active hepatitis
- Active kidney disease active kidney disease
- If you're not able to eliminate
If it is possible prior to receiving this medication, inform your doctor:
- You have kidney or liver disease,
- If you are nursing or pregnant,
In the event of a crisis, there is a chance that you will not be able to inform the caregivers that you are breastfeeding or pregnant. Be sure that any doctor who cares for your baby or your pregnant mother is aware of the medication you took.
How to take Edetate, Calcium, and Disodium?
Edetate calcium disodium may be injectable into muscles or as an injection into the vein. Your healthcare provider can provide the injection.In the event of injection into an IV vein, edetate calcium disodium should be administered slowly by an IV infusion. It could take as long as 12 hours to be completed.It is important to have regular tests to ensure that you're getting enough urine. Edetate calcium disodium could affect your kidneys.The heart's function could require a check with an electrocardiograph, or ECG (sometimes referred to as the EKG).A child being treated with edetate calcium disodium might require x-rays to assist the doctor in determining what amount of lead is present throughout the body.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Since you'll receive edetate calcium disodium within the clinical setting, it is unlikely that you will not take the dosage.
What happens if I overdose?
For medical emergencies, seek emergency medical attention or contact the Poison Help Line toll-free at 1-800-222-1222.The symptoms of an overdose can include mental confusion, altered health, or less frequent urination.
What should be avoided?
Follow the instructions of your physician regarding any limitations on foods, drinks, or activities.
Interaction with other drugs
Other medications can affect the edetate calcium disodium. This includes medications that are prescribed and available over the counter, vitamins, and herbal remedies. Discuss with your physician all the medications you currently use as well as any medications you are about to start or stop taking.
