Side effect(s) of Disodium Edetate

Last Updated on May 30, 2023

Review the side-effects of Disodium Edetate as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Gastrointestinal disorder: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

  Skin: Exfoliative dermatitis, toxic skin and mucous membrane reactions, transient burning and pricking

  Hematological: Thrombophlebitis, febrile reactions, hyperuricemia, anemia

  Others: Numbness, headache

Other Precautions :

The patient should lay in bed for a time after treatment due to the postural hypotension.
Do not use unless the solution is clear and the container is intact.

Use with caution on patients with
• Heart disease
• Limited cardiac reserve
• Congestive heart failure
• Low potassium levels
• Pregnant and nursing women

Edetate disodium has the potential to cause
• Low serum magnesium levels during prolonged therapy
• Low blood sugar

Drug Name : Disodium Edetate

Disodium Edetate generic Disodium edetate is prescribed • In emergency situations to lower the levels of excess calcium in the blood • To control irregular heartbeats or ventricular arrhythmias that occur due to accumulation of toxic levels of digitalis / digoxin , a drug given for heart conditions Disodium edetate is also known as disodium EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid). NOTE: Edetate disodium is approved by the FDA only for treating critically high blood calcium levels, which are rare in occurrence. It is seldom used nowadays because safer methods of reducing serum calcium are available.