EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM (Calcium Disodium Versenate) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM

What is the Trade Name for EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM?

Calcium Disodium Versenate

What are the Indications for EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Edetate calcium disodium is indicated for the reduction of blood levels and depot stores of lead in lead poisoning (acute and chronic) and lead encephalopathy, in both pediatric populations and adults. Chelation therapy should not replace effective measures to eliminate or reduce further exposure to lead.

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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