home > drugs a-z list > calcium disodium versenate (edetate calcium disodium injection) drug center

Calcium Disodium Versenate

font size

Calcium Disodium Versenate Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Calcium Disodium Versenate Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Calcium Disodium Versenate
  (edetate calcium disodium) Structural Formula Illustration

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.

Read the complete drug monograph for Calcium Disodium Versenate »

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Calcium Disodium Versenate Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your caregivers at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • urinating less than usual or not at all;
  • drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, increased thirst, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting;
  • swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath;
  • feeling like you might pass out; or
  • fast, slow, or uneven heart rate.

Less serious side ...

Read the complete patient information for Calcium Disodium Versenate »

What is Calcium Disodium Versenate Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.


Women's Health

Find out what women really need.