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Calcium Disodium EDTA

Calcium Disodium Versenate

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Antidote

Routes

IVSC

Indications

Lead poisoningLead poisoning (acute)

Mechanism of Action

Chelates divalent and trivalent metal ions, particularly lead, forming stable water-soluble complexes excreted renally.

Side effects & warnings

Nephrotoxic — ensure adequate hydration and monitor renal values. Dilute before IV use. Can deplete zinc.

Species with Calcium Disodium EDTA dosing data (3 dose rules)

African Grey ParrotCat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All African Grey Parrot drugsAll Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 3 dose rules

Strong×1Moderate×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by 2 published sources

  • · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed
  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 3 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 3 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)SC25 mg/kgq6hStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)SC25 mg/kgq6hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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