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Edta Pfs Injection 1.0 Injection in 1 prefilled syringe

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Edta Pfs Injection is a product of Fusion Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Composition: Disodium edetate (37.5mg)

Pack of 1 injection

₹ 749

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All Details About Edta Pfs Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Edta Pfs Injection

Description:

Edta Pfs Injection is a medicine used to treat lead poisoning and other heavy metal toxicity. It binds to metals in the bloodstream, forming a stable compound that is safely removed from the body through urine. Removing these toxins helps reduce their harmful effects on organs and tissues.

Edta Pfs Injection is given by a doctor or a nurse, usually through a slow intravenous infusion or intramuscular injection. The dose and duration of treatment depend on the type and severity of metal poisoning, as well as the patient’s age and kidney function. Follow all instructions and complete the full course of treatment to ensure that the toxic metals are fully cleared from the body. Your doctor may advise increasing fluid intake and prescribe regular blood and urine tests to monitor metal levels and kidney function.


Some common side effects of Edta Pfs Injection include pain or swelling at the injection site, fever, headache, nausea, or mild fatigue. In some cases, low calcium levels may occur, leading to symptoms such as muscle cramps or tingling. These side effects are usually manageable and temporary.


Edta Pfs Injection should not be used in patients with severe kidney disease or known allergy to any of the ingredients in the product. It should be used with caution in people with heart conditions, liver problems, or low calcium levels. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use this medicine only if clearly prescribed by a doctor.

Uses:

  • Treatment of Poisoning

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Edta

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Edta Pfs Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Edta Pfs Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Edta Pfs Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Edta Pfs Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

FAQs:

What is Edta Pfs Injection used for?

Edta Pfs Injection is mainly used to treat high calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia) and certain disturbances in the heart rhythm caused by digitalis toxicity. It works by binding to excess calcium and helping the body remove it through urine.

What are the serious side effects of Edta Pfs Injection?

Some serious side effects of Edta Pfs Injection include kidney damage, low blood calcium (which can be life-threatening), low blood pressure, heart problems, allergic reactions, etc. These risks increase with high doses or fast infusion rates.

Who should not take Edta Pfs Injection?

Individuals should not use Edta Pfs Injection if they have no urine output (anuric patients), are allergic to any ingredient present in Edta Pfs Injection, or are being treated for age-related hardening of the arteries (as this is not an approved use).

What precautions should I take before using Edta Pfs Injection?

Earlier receiving Edta Pfs Injection, tell your doctor if you have heart problems, kidney issues, low potassium or magnesium levels, diabetes, a history of seizures, etc. Your blood tests and heart function will be monitored during treatment.

Can Edta Pfs Injection cause low calcium levels?

Affirmative, Edta Pfs Injection can rapidly lower calcium levels in the blood, which can be dangerous. This is why it is given slowly over a few hours, and doctors keep calcium replacements ready if needed.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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