IV
Sodium Calcium Edetate
- Mechanism of Action
- A heavy metal chelator that binds to metals such as lead and arsenic, forming a stable compound that can be excreted.
Clinical Use
- Indications
- Arsenic poisoning (second line)
- Lead poisoning (second line)
- Adverse Effects
- Rash
- Nausea / vomiting
- Hypotension
- Elevated LFTs
- Nephrotoxicity
- Zinc & copper deficiency
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