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EDTA powder 100gm
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In veterinary medicine, 100gm of EDTA powder is primarily used as a chelating agent to treat heavy metal poisoning (e.g., lead or zinc toxicity) or as a topical ophthalmic agent to dissolve calcium deposits and prevent corneal melting (keratomalacia) in animals.
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EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid) is a synthetic amino acid available as an odorless, white crystalline powder. It is most commonly used in veterinary science in its disodium or calcium disodium salt forms due to their high solubility in water.
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- Chelation: Acts as a chemical "sponge" by securely binding to divalent and trivalent metal ions (calcium, iron, lead). Once bound, the metal becomes water-soluble and is easily excreted by the animal's kidneys.
- Anticollagenase Properties: By locking up specific metal ions, EDTA inhibits metalloproteinases and collagenases. This makes it an essential tool for halting rapid collagen degradation in severe corneal ulcers.
- Anticoagulant: In clinical pathology laboratories, it is frequently used in blood collection tubes to bind calcium and prevent blood from clotting, allowing for accurate cell morphology and complete blood counts.
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