Calcium Chelating Agents
- Name
- Calcium Chelating Agents
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001213
- Description
Substances that bind to and sequester CALCIUM ions.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Edetic acid A chelating agent used to treat mercury and lead toxicity and some blood transfusion dependent anemias. Citric acid An anti-chelation additive used in blood collection tubes and as a flavoring and preservative agent in various cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Edetate disodium anhydrous A polyvalent ion chelator indicated for emergency treatment of hypercalcemia and digitalis toxicity associated ventricular arrhythmias. Edetate calcium disodium anhydrous A chelating agent used to treat lead poisoning. - Drugs & Drug Targets