Pharmacologic Substance
edetic acid Audio
[ eh-deh-tik a-sid ]
May Treat:
Drug Overdose; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Hypercalcemia; Tachycardia, Ventricular
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to edetic acid:
  • A chelating agent that sequesters a variety of polyvalent cations such as CALCIUM. It is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a food additive.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • The acid form of edetate, a chelating agent with anti-hypercalcemic and anticoagulant properties. Edetic acid binds calcium and heavy metal ions, forming soluble stable complexes which are readily excreted by the kidneys. This results in a decrease in serum calcium levels. This agent is also used as an anticoagulant for blood specimens and is applied as a treatment of lead poisoning.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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