AN-DTPA Side Effects

Generic Name: pentetate calcium trisodium

Note: This page contains information about the side effects of pentetate calcium trisodium. Some of the dosage forms included on this document may not apply to the brand name AN-DTPA.

For the Consumer

Applies to pentetate calcium trisodium: solution

In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by pentetate calcium trisodium (the active ingredient contained in AN-DTPA). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.

Also, because of the way these medicines act on the body, there is a chance that they might cause other unwanted effects that may not occur until months or years after the medicine is used. These may include certain types of cancer, such as leukemia or bladder cancer. Discuss these possible effects with your doctor.

Major Side Effects

You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking pentetate calcium trisodium:

• Chest pain
• cough
• difficulty swallowing
• dizziness
• fast heartbeat
• hives
• itching
• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue
• shortness of breath
• skin rash
• tightness in chest
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• wheezing

Minor Side Effects

Some of the side effects that can occur with pentetate calcium trisodium may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:

• Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at site
• blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of skin
• cracked, dry, scaly skin
• diarrhea
• headache
• lightheadedness
• metallic taste
• nausea
• swelling

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to pentetate calcium trisodium: injectable solution

Other

Frequency not reported: Chest pain, depletion of zinc, magnesium, manganese, and metalloproteinases

Nervous system

Frequency not reported: Headache, lightheadedness, metallic taste^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Frequency not reported: Allergic reaction^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Nausea, diarrhea^[Ref]

Respiratory

Frequency not reported: Coughing, wheezing^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Frequency not reported: Dermatitis^[Ref]

Local

Frequency not reported: Injection site reactions^[Ref]

Not all side effects for AN-DTPA may be reported. You should always consult a doctor or healthcare professional for medical advice. Side effects can be reported to the FDA here.

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