What is the function of EDTA and in the pharmaceutical industry?

EDTA, or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, is a chelating agent that binds to metal ions, effectively sequestering them and preventing their interaction with other substances. In the pharmaceutical industry, EDTA is used to enhance the stability and solubility of drugs, improve the efficacy of formulations, and reduce metal ion contamination in products. Additionally, it plays a role in chelation therapy for treating heavy metal poisoning by facilitating the excretion of toxic metals from the body.