Chelating Agents for Lead Poisoning
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Succimer is given by mouth. Most other chelating agents are given by injection.
Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen) is a chelation agent that is not used very much. It may help treat children who have low blood lead levels.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: June 5, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Reference R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Toxicology |
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