This orally active metal chelator is used to treat lead and other heavy metal poisoning.
References
- Bradberry S, Vale A. Dimercaptosuccinic acid (succimer; DMSA) in inorganic lead poisoning. Clinical Toxicology 2009; 47; 617-631.
- Dietrich KN, Ware HH, Salganik M et al. Effect of chelation on the neuropsychological and behavioral development of lead-exposed children after school entry. Pediatrics 2004; 114:19-26.
- Treatment guidelines for lead exposure in children. Committee on Drugs. Pediatrics 1995; 96: 155-160.
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