DICOBALT EDETATE Solution for Injection Ref.[9516] Active ingredients: Dicobalt edetate

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) Revision Year: 2011 Publisher: SERB, 53 rue Villiers de lIsle Adam, F-75020, PARIS, FRANCE

Contraindications

None.

Special warnings and precautions for use

There is a reciprocal antidote action between cyanide and cobalt. Thus in the absence of cyanide, Dicobalt Edetate Injection itself is toxic. It is therefore essential that the product only be used in cases of cyanide poisoning. When the patient is fully conscious, it is unlikely that the extent of poisoning warrants the use of Dicobalt Edetate Injection.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction

No information is available.

Pregnancy and lactation

No information is available.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Not applicable.

Undesirable effects

The initial effects of Dicobalt Edetate Injection are vomiting, a fall in blood pressure and compensatory tachycardia. After this the patient should recover.

Incompatibilities

Not applicable.

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