Endrate

Generic name: edetate disodium
Dosage form: Injection
Drug class:Miscellaneous cardiovascular agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.

FOR INTRAVENOUS INFUSION

ONLY AFTER DILUTION

Rx only

Ampul

Endrate Description

Endrate (Edetate Disodium Injection, USP) is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, concentrated solution of edetate disodium in water for injection which as a result of a pH adjustment with sodium hydroxide contains varying amounts of disodium and trisodium salts. After dilution, it is administered by intravenous infusion.

Each mL contains edetate disodium, anhydrous 150 mg. May contain sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. pH is 7.0 (6.5 to 7.5).

Edetate disodium is classified as a clinical chelating agent for emergency lowering of serum calcium in hypercalcemia.

The solution contains no bacteriostat, antimicrobial agent or buffer (except for pH adjustment) and is intended only for use (after dilution) as a single-dose infusion. When smaller doses are required, the unused portion should be discarded.

Edetate Disodium, USP is chemically designated disodium (ethylenedinitrilo) tetraacetate dihydrate, a white crystalline powder soluble in water. It is also described as the disodium salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) and has the following structural formula:

Endrate - Clinical Pharmacology

Edetate Disodium Injection, USP forms chelates with the cations of calcium and many divalent and trivalent metals. Because of its affinity for calcium, edetate disodium will produce a lowering of the serum calcium level during intravenous infusion. Slow infusion over a protracted period may cause mobilization of extracirculatory calcium stores. Edetate disodiumexerts a negative inotropic effect upon the heart.

After intravenous administration, the chelate formed is excreted in the urine with 50% appearing in 1 hour and over 95% in 24 hours.

Edetate disodium likewise forms chelates with other polyvalent me...