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succimer /suc·ci·mer/ (suk´sĭ-mer) a heavy metal–chelating agent that is an analogue of dimercaprol, used in the treatment of lead poisoning; also complexed with technetium Tc 99m and used in renal function testing.
Succimer (Chemet) A drug used to remove excess lead from the body. Mentioned in: Lead Poisoning succimer [suk´sĭmer] a chelating agent that is an analogue of dimercaprol, administered orally in the treatment of heavy metal poisoning. A complex with technetium 99m is used in renal function testing.
succimer A water-soluble chelator administered per os for heavy metal poisoning–eg, lead poisoning in children > 2.17 µmol/L–US: 45 µg/dl or adults with lead poisoning due to gunshot wounds. See Lead, Saturnine gout. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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