succimer
Also known as DMSA, Chemet, meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid, meso-dimercaptosuccinic acid
Succimer, sold under the brand name Chemet among others, is a medication tool used to treat lead, mercury, and arsenic poisoning. When radiolabeled with technetium-99m, it is used in many types of diagnostic testing.
Key facts
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- Rx-only
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- 304-55-2
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- 2
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- 2724354
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- Chemet, others
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- Succimer
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Article
6 sectionsContents
- Medical uses
- Chemistry
- Preparation and reactivity
- History
- References
- Further reading
Succimer, sold under the brand name Chemet among others, is a medication tool used to treat lead, mercury, and arsenic poisoning. When radiolabeled with technetium-99m, it is used in many types of diagnostic testing.
Common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and low blood neutrophil levels. Liver problems and allergic reactions may also occur with use. Whether use during pregnancy is safe for the baby is unclear.