Dicobalt Edetate (Dicobalt Edetate)
Overview of Dicobalt Edetate
Dicobalt Edetate is used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning.
Indication of Dicobalt Edetate
Dicobalt Edetate is primarily indicated in conditions like Cyanide poisoning.
Contraindication of Dicobalt Edetate
Dicobalt Edetate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects of Dicobalt Edetate
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 overdosage 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.
Precautions of Dicobalt Edetate
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 conciousness is impaired.