Calcium Disodium Versenate Benefits & Uses

Calcium Disodium Versenate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Lead Poisoning

Calcium Disodium Versenate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Calcium Disodium Versenate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Calcium Disodium Versenate is used -

Mild

Nasal congestion
Chills
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Headache
Injection site pain

Calcium Disodium Versenate Related Warnings

Is the use of Calcium Disodium Versenate safe for pregnant women?

Calcium Disodium Versenate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Calcium Disodium Versenate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Calcium Disodium Versenate safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Calcium Disodium Versenate. Immediately discontinue Calcium Disodium Versenate if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Calcium Disodium Versenate on the Kidneys?

Calcium Disodium Versenate rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Calcium Disodium Versenate on the Liver?

Calcium Disodium Versenate has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Calcium Disodium Versenate on the Heart?

Calcium Disodium Versenate is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Calcium Disodium Versenate with Other Drugs

Calcium Disodium Versenate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Mild

Lente insulin

Calcium Disodium Versenate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calcium Disodium Versenate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Calcium Disodium Versenate

Is this Calcium Disodium Versenate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Calcium Disodium Versenate.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Calcium Disodium Versenate. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Calcium Disodium Versenate is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Calcium Disodium Versenate in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Calcium Disodium Versenate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Calcium Disodium Versenate

It is safe to take Calcium Disodium Versenate with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Calcium Disodium Versenate

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Calcium Disodium Versenate with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 906

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Calcium Disodium Versenate (edetate calcium disodium)

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