Dicobalt Edetate
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Overview
Dicobalt Edetate is used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning. It is a derivative of the amino acid ethylenediaminetetraacetate.
Indications
Dicobalt Edetate is primarily indicated in conditions like Cyanide poisoning.
Contraindications
Dicobalt Edetate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dicobalt Edetate, which give rise to further complications include Vasodilation, Severe drop in BP, Angina. Dicobalt Edetate produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylactoid reactions, Convulsions, Collapse, Facial edema, Gross edema of pharynx, Neck edema. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Dicobalt Edetate therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute over dosage of Dicobalt Edetate include Hypovolemia. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dicobalt Edetate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Restlessness, Nervousness, Sweating, Facial flushing, Flushing, Coarse tremor of fingers.
Warnings
The adverse effect of Dicobalt Edetate is severe in the absence of cyanide, therefore it should not be administered unless cyanide poisoning is confirmed and poisoning is moderate or severe, i.e., when consciousness is impaired.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
8.571 mg/kg (8.6 (8.571)) As recommended. IV — As Required
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Dicobalt Edetate was found.
Storage
IV Inj Store Below 25°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.