Edetate in a Sentence
  • An example of this is sodium calcium edetate required to treat lead poisoning.
  • The three most common chelating agents are calcium disodium edetate, dimercaprol (BAL), and penicillamine.
  • Edetate calcium disodium (EDTA calcium) and dimercaprol (BAL) are given through an intravenous line or in shots, while succimer (Chemet) and penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen) are taken by mouth.
  • Edetate calcium disodium-A chemical chelating agent used to remove excess lead from the body.