Chelating agents for lead poisoning
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Dimercaprol is generally known as British anti-lewisite, or BAL.
Penicillamine has a chelating effect, but it is not used as often as calcium EDTA or BAL.
| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: June 26, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical Toxicology |
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