Sodium Calciumedetate

Overview

Sodium Calciumedetate is a chelating agent. Sodium Calciumedetate is used in the treatment of lead poisoning.

Categories

Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

Sodium Calciumedetate is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:

Severity N/A

Amphotericin B

Interaction of Amphotericin B with Sodium Calciumedetate

Insulin

Interaction of Insulin with Sodium Calciumedetate

Details: Concurrent use will decrease the duration of action of zinc insulin preparations by chelation of zinc.
Zinc Sulphate

Interaction of Zinc Sulphate with Sodium Calciumedetate

Details: Concurrent use may decrease the effectiveness of edetate calcium disodium and zinc supplements due to chelation.
Management: Zinc supplement therapy should be withheld until edetate calcium disodium therapy is completed.
Zinc Pyrithione

Interaction of Zinc Pyrithione with Sodium Calciumedetate

Details: Concurrent use may decrease the effectiveness of edetate calcium disodium and zinc supplements due to chelation.
Management: Zinc supplement therapy should be withheld until edetate calcium disodium therapy is completed.
Zinc Phenolsulphonate

Interaction of Zinc Phenolsulphonate with Sodium Calciumedetate

Details: Concurrent use may decrease the effectiveness of edetate calcium disodium and zinc supplements due to chelation.
Management: Zinc supplement therapy should be withheld until edetate calcium disodium therapy is completed.
Zinc Oxide

Interaction of Zinc Oxide with Sodium Calciumedetate

Details: Concurrent use may decrease the effectiveness of edetate calcium disodium and zinc supplements due to chelation.
Management: Zinc supplement therapy should be withheld until edetate calcium disodium therapy is completed.
Zinc Citrate

Interaction of Zinc Citrate with Sodium Calciumedetate

Details: Concurrent use may decrease the effectiveness of edetate calcium disodium and zinc supplements due to chelation.
Management: Zinc supplement therapy should be withheld until edetate calcium disodium therapy is completed.
Zinc Chloride

Interaction of Zinc Chloride with Sodium Calciumedetate

Details: Concurrent use may decrease the effectiveness of edetate calcium disodium and zinc supplements due to chelation.
Management: Zinc supplement therapy should be withheld until edetate calcium disodium therapy is completed.

These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Sodium Calciumedetate's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

14.29 mg/kg.hr14 (14.29)12 hourlyIV InfUpto 2.1-2.8 Hours for 5 Days

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

40 mg/kg40 (40)12 hourlyIV InfusionTreat for up to 5 days

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

40 mg/kg40 (40)12 hourlyIV InfusionTreat up to 5 days

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Sodium Calciumedetate

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Manufacturers of Sodium Calciumedetate in Pakistan

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