Calcium Disodium Versenate
CALCIUM DISODIUM VERSENATE (3M)
(edetate calcium disodium injection, USP)
DRUG DESCRIPTION
WARNINGS:Calcium Disodium Versenate is capable of producing toxic effects which can be fatal. Lead encephalopathy is reltively rare in adults, but occurs more often in pediatric patients in whom it may be incipient and thus overlooked. The mortality rate in pediatric patients has been high. Patients with lead encephalopathy and cerebral edema may experience a lethal increase in intracranial pressure following intravenous infusion: the intramuscular route is preferred for these patients. In cases where the intravenous route is necessary, avoid rapid infusion. The dosage schedule should be followed and at no time should the recommended daily dose be exceeded. |
Calcium Disodium Versenate (edetate calcium disodium injection, USP) is a sterile, injectable, chelating agent in concentrated solution for intravenous infusion or intramuscular injection. Each 5 ml ampul contains 1000 mg of edetate calcium disodium (equivalent to 200 mg/ml) in water for injection. Chemically, this product is called [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediyl-bis[N-(carboxymethyl)-glycinato] (4-)-N,N',O,O',O N ,O N ']-,disodium,hydrate, (OC-6-21)-Calciate(2-).
Structural Formula:

C 10 H 12 CaN 2 Na 2 O 8 · x H 2 O
Molecular weight 374.27 (anhydrous)
Generic Name: Edetate Calcium Disodium Injection
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