Product Description
In the blood, edetate calcium disodium removes heavy metals as a chelating agent. Lead poisoning is treated with edetate calcium disodium. There may be other uses that not listed in this medication guide.
Disodium Calcium Edetate Properties:
- CAS Number: 62-33-9
- Name: Calciate(2-),[[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-[(carboxy-kO)methyl]glycinato-kN,kO]](4-)]-, sodium (1: 2), (OC-6-21)-
- Superlist Name: EDTA calcium disodium
- Formula: C10H12CaN2Na2O8
- Molecular Weight: 374.30
- Deleted CAS: 100333-49-1,108703-54-4,12002-29-8,12558-50-8,1282-71-9,1288-07-9,19067-42-6,35-00-7,39208-14-5,50322-17-3,5297-15-4,5639-01-0,56532-88-8,57131-51-8,61864-74-2,63042-69-3,68162-45-8,69843-95-4,74011-06-6,7732-93-6
- Synonyms: Calciate(2-),[(ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetato]-, disodium (8CI);Calciate(2-),[[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)-N,N',O,O',ON,ON']-,disodium, (OC-6-21)-; Calcium disodium Versenate;Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate;Calcium sodium EDTA;Calcium sodiumedetate;Calcium titriplex;Disodium calcium edetate;Disodium calcium ethylenediaminetetraacetate;Disodium[(ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetato]calciate (6CI);(Ethylenedinitrilo)tetraaceticacid calcium disodium salt;Adsorbonac;Calcium disodium (ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetate;Calciumdisodium EDTA;EDTA disodium calcium salt;Edathamiol calcium disodium;Edetamine;Edetatecalcium;Edetate calcium disodium;Edetic acid calcium disodium salt;Edtacal;Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid calcium disodium salt;Glycine,N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)-, calcium sodium salt (1: 1: 2);
- EINECS: 200-529-9
- Boiling Point: 614.2 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point: 325.2 °C
- Appearance: White powder
How does it work?
Calcium disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. Essentially, it binds to metals to prevent them from participating in chemical reactions which might result in discoloration or flavor loss.
Applications Or where it is used:
A metal ion chelator such as edetate calcium disodium reduces blood concentrations of lead. It was approved by the FDA on 16 July 1953.
How to use:
An injection of edetate calcium disodium is administered into muscles or as an infusion into veins. This injection is administered by a healthcare professional. It takes up to 12 hours to inject it into a vein through an IV infusion.
Side effects:
- Pain where the medicine was injected
- Fever and chills
- Tiredness and general ill feeling
- Muscle/joint pain
- Headache and tremors
- Nausea and vomiting
- Thirst or loss of appetite
- Sneezing, stuffy nose, watery eyes
- Mild skin rash
Warnings and precautions while using this product:
Edetate calcium disodium shouldn't be administered if you have a restricted urinary tract or kidney disease, or if you cannot urinate. In addition to its toxic effects, it can cause life-threatening medical problems. If you experience memory problems, trouble concentrating, behavioral changes, mood changes, or changes in your mental state, call your doctor right away.