Dimercaprol is used to remove a heavy metal from the blood. This chelating agent is used to treat metal poisoning such as arsenic, gold or mercury. Dimercaprol together with Edetate Disodium (EDTA) is used to treat lead poisoning.
Dimercaprol is used to remove a heavy metal from the blood. This chelating agent is used to treat metal poisoning such as arsenic, gold or mercury. Dimercaprol together with Edetate Disodium (EDTA) is used to treat lead poisoning.
Dimercaprol, alone or with combination with other drugs, is indicated to treat poisoning caused by the presence of heavy metals in the blood such as lead, mercury, and arsenic. This medication may also be used in other conditions to be determined by your doctor.
This medicine contains peanut oil. Tell your doctor if you have a peanut allergy.
Common side effects of this drug include:
Notify your doctor promptly if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Precautions
Before taking this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist:
Interactions
Drug interactions may either lessen the effectiveness of this drug or heighten the risk for severe side effects. It’s important to inform your doctor all the medication including prescription and non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking or going to take.
Possible interactions with this drug are:
Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.
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