Pentetate Calcium Trisodium Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 19, 2024.

Applies to pentetate calcium trisodium: solution.

Precautions

To prevent radiation contamination of other persons or environment:

• Using a normal toilet instead of a urinal
• Flushing toilet several times after each use
• Completely cleaning up any spilled urine with a tissue and flushing it away
• Washing hands thoroughly with soap after urinating or a bowel movement
• Immediately laundering clothes and linens soiled with urine, feces or blood; washing them separately from other clothes

Avoid swallowing any solid substances that may be coughed up. Dispose of solid substances in sink or toilet. Flush several times if put in toilet or flush sink by washing hands thoroughly with soap after disposal.

Extra precaution in handling urine, feces, and substances coughed up by children to avoid additional exposure to the caregiver or to the child.

If you are breast-feeding your baby, talk to your doctor about how long you must formula feed your baby and how to dispose of the breast milk containing harmful substances.

Serious side effects

Along with its needed effects, pentetate calcium trisodium may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need 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.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking pentetate calcium trisodium:

Incidence unknown

• 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

Other side effects

Some side effects of pentetate calcium trisodium may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence unknown

• 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 adverse events

• 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]

See also:

Further information

Pentetate calcium trisodium side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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