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