Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj Medication Information
Get detailed information on Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
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Generic Name : Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj Pronunciation : PEN-teh-tate KAL-see-uhm try-SO-dee-uhm Therapeutic Classification : Heavy Metal AntagonistsTrade Names/Brand Names of Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj
International :
Ca- DTPA
Why is Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a chelating agent, prescribed for radiation contamination.When should Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj?
Adults and Adolescents: IV- The recommended initial dose is 1gram as a single dose.Pediatrics (less than 12 years of age): IV- The recommended maintenance dose is 14 mg/kg once a day.
How should Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Inj?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, kidney impairment, low blood minerals, hemochromatosis, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Monitor complete blood cell counts, urinalysis, kidney function, and blood electrolyte and essential metal counts regularly while taking this medication.
