Information about Edetate

Generic Name : Edetate
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Edetate are provided here.

Pronunciation : E de tate dye SOE dee um

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Edetate, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

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ICD Code : Y57.2 Therapeutic Classification : Chelating Agents

Trade Names/Brand Names of Edetate

International :

Endrate

Why is Edetate Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a chelating agent, prescribed for hypercalcemia and for the control of ventricular arrhythmias associated with digitalis toxicity in emergency.

When should Edetate not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with anuria, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Edetate?

For Adults: The recommended daily dosage is 50 mg/kg of body weight to a maximum dose of 3 g in 24 hours.

How should Edetate be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Edetate?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, congestive heart failure, abnormal heart rhythm, diabetes, low potassium levels, seizures, brain tumor, recent head injury, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication.