EDETATE CALCIUM DISODIUM (CALCIUM EDTA)

Edetate calcium disodium (Calcium EDTA); Antidote - Lead ; Inj: 200 mg/mL [5 mL]; Lead Mobilization Test: 500 mg/m2/dose (max 1000 mg) IV over
one hour; a positive test occurs if the ratio of mcg of lead in urine to mg of calcium EDTA given is >1
Treatment of Lead Poisoning Encephalopathy: 250 mg/m2/dose IM q4h or 50 mg/kg/day continuous IV infusion or 1-15 gm/m2 IV as either an 8hr or
24 hr infusion. Concomitant treatment with dimercaprol is necessary.
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