Succimer (Systemic)
Brand Names : Chemet, dimercaptosuccinic acid, DMSA
CategoryDescriptionSuccimer (SUKS-si-mer) is used in the treatment
of acute lead poisoning to remove excess lead from the body, especially in
small children.
Succimer combines with lead in the blood stream. The combination of lead
and succimer is then removed from the body by the kidneys. By removing the
excess lead, the medicine lessens damage to various organs and tissues of
the body.
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
Other commonly used names are dimercaptosuccinic
acid
and DMSA
.
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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