Succimer

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.