Avoid milk, calcium, iron, or antacids
Do not take with milk, calcium, iron, magnesium, or antacids if separation is recommended.
Leaflet EDETAMIN 1000mg 1000mg / 10ml solution for injection
- Product code:
- W04471001
- Quantity:
- 3
- Indicated for:
- lead poisoning
- Route of administration:
- injectable
- Substance:
- edetate of sodium and calcium (chelating agent)
- ATC
- V03AB03 — Various | All other therapeutic products | All other therapeutic products | Antidotes
Precautions:
Sodium calcium edetate is a chelating agent primarily used for the treatment of heavy metal poisoning, such as lead. It works by binding toxic metals in the body, facilitating their elimination through urine.
The medication is usually administered via intravenous or intramuscular injection, with the dose adjusted based on the severity of the poisoning and the patient's weight. Common side effects include pain at the injection site, fever, and nausea.
Sodium calcium edetate is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment or hypersensitivity to the active substance. Its use should also be carefully monitored to prevent electrolyte imbalances.
This medication is essential in managing acute heavy metal poisoning, helping to reduce toxicity and prevent severe complications.
The medication is usually administered via intravenous or intramuscular injection, with the dose adjusted based on the severity of the poisoning and the patient's weight. Common side effects include pain at the injection site, fever, and nausea.
Sodium calcium edetate is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment or hypersensitivity to the active substance. Its use should also be carefully monitored to prevent electrolyte imbalances.
This medication is essential in managing acute heavy metal poisoning, helping to reduce toxicity and prevent severe complications.
General data about EDETAMIN 1000mg 1000mg / 10ml
- Substance:
- edetate of sodium and calcium
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W04471001
- Concentration:
- 1000mg / 10ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- solution for injection
- Quantity:
- 3
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- S — Medicines dispensed with a restricted medical prescription, reserved for use in certain specialized fields.