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Sodium Calcium Edetate

An intravenous heavy metal chelating agent primarily used in the treatment of severe lead poisoning including lead encephalopathy

References

  • Bradberry S, Vale A. A comparison of sodium calcium edetate (edetate calcium disodium) and succimer (DMSA) in the treatment of inorganic lead poisoning. Clinical Toxicology 2009; 47:841-858.
  • Treatment guidelines for lead exposure in children. Committee on Drugs. Pediatrics 1995; 96: 155-160.

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