- Brand Name : Calcium Disodium Versenate
- Drug Class : Chelators
- Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
- _eael_post_view_count : 7
What Is Edetate Calcium Disodium and How Does It Work?
Edetate Calcium Disodium is a chelating agent used 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.
- Edetate Calcium Disodium is available under the following different brand names: Calcium Disodium Versenate
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Edetate Calcium Disodium?
Common side effects of Edetate Calcium Disodium include:
- fever
- chills
- tiredness
- muscle or joint pain
- numbness or tingly feeling
- tremors
- runny or stuffy nose
- sneezing
- watery eyes
- mild skin rash
- headache
- pain where the medicine was injected
Serious side effects of Edetate Calcium Disodium include:
- hives
- difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- little or no urine
- light-headedness
- numbness or tingly feeling
- pink or red urine
- feeling very thirsty
- fever
- chills
- pale skin
- mood changes
- trouble concentrating
- changes in behavior or mental status
- irritableness
Rare side effects of Edetate Calcium Disodium include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, light-headedness, or passing out
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.