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Chelating Agents for Lead Poisoning
How It Works
These medicines:
- Bind lead in body tissues and increase elimination of lead in the urine.
- Reduce blood lead levels.
- Reduce further harm from Reference lead poisoning Opens New Window.
| 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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