Edetate disodium

What Are The Uses Of Edetate disodium?

Edetate disodium is a chelating agent used to remove heavy metals like mercury from the blood. It is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• High calcium levels in blood
• Heart rhythm disturbances caused by a medication.

What Are The Side Effects Of Edetate disodium?

Some common side effects that may be caused by the administration of Edetate disodium are:

• Hives, breathing difficulty
• Swelling of facial parts

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Edetate disodium?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug Edetate disodium or any other allergies.
• Diabetes, low potassium levels in blood
• Seizures, head injury, brain tumor