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Heavy metals chelating agents Flashcards

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Deferoxamine

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Chelates (free) iron.

Toxic side effects pesent.

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Dimercaprol (BAL)

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Chelates arsenic, mercury, and gold, lead (in children).

Side effects are present but not serious.

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DMSA (succimer, Chemet)

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Chelates lead, mercury, and arsenic.
No known toxicities.
Oral administration.

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Penicillamine

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Copper chelating agent (Wilson’s disease - hepatolenticular degeneration).
Also used for mercury, lead, and zinc poisoning.
Side effects: Allergic reaction, nephrotoxicity,
Oral administration.

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EDTA (CaNa2EDTA)

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Lead chelating agent.
IV administration.
Nephrotoxicity.

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