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Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj
Latest prescription information about Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj
Pronunciation : PEN-teh-tate KAL-see-uhm try-SO-dee-uhm
Therapeutic Classification : Heavy Metal Antagonists
Trade Name(s): International- Ca- DTPA. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a chelating agent, prescribed for radiation contamination. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adults and Adolescents: IV- The recommended initial dose is 1gram as a single dose. Pediatrics (less than 12 years of age): IV- The recommended maintenance dose is 14 mg/kg once a day. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, kidney impairment, low blood minerals, hemochromatosis, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Monitor complete blood cell counts, urinalysis, kidney function, and blood electrolyte and essential metal counts regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common - Headache, lightheadedness, chest pain, allergic reaction, dermatitis, metallic taste, cough, wheezing, nausea and diarrhea, and injection site reactions. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature (25°C). |
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