DIMERCAPROL belongs to the group of medicines called chelating agents. It is mainly used to treat arsenic, gold and mercury poisoning. It is also indicated in the treatment of acute lead poisoning in combination with edetate disodium (EDTA).
DIMERCAPROL contains Dimercaprol, which works by forming a stable five-membered ring between its sulfhydryl groups and certain heavy metals, thereby neutralising its toxicity and promoting its elimination.
DIMERCAPROL may cause certain side effects such as weakness, headache, fever, and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. Do not be reluctant to talk with your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
Let the doctor know if you are allergic to any components in DIMERCAPROL. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform the doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects.
Heavy metal poisoning.
DIMERCAPROL belongs to the group of medicines called chelating agents used to treat arsenic, gold and mercury poisoning. It is also indicated in the treatment of acute lead poisoning in combination with edetate disodium (EDTA). DIMERCAPROL contains Dimercaprol, which works by forming a stable five-membered ring between its sulfhydryl groups and certain heavy metals, thereby neutralising its toxicity and promoting its elimination.
Do not use DIMERCAPROL if you are allergic to any of its components. Also, inform your doctor if you observe any allergic reactions after receiving DIMERCAPROL. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform the doctor if you have hepatic or renal insufficiency or are allergic to peanuts/peanut oil or soya. Let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements and herbal products.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking medicinal iron.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have hepatic or renal dysfunction, high blood pressure, or peanut allergy.
It is not known if alcohol affects DIMERCAPROL. Please consult your doctor.
DIMERCAPROL should be given to pregnant women only if clearly needed. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant before receiving DIMERCAPROL.
It is not known whether Dimercaprol passes in breast milk. Caution should be exercised while administering DIMERCAPROL to breastfeeding women.
It is unknown if DIMERCAPROL affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
If you have a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before receiving DIMERCAPROL. This medicine is not recommended in case of hepatic insufficiency.
If you have a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before receiving DIMERCAPROL. This medicine should be used with extreme caution if the patient develops renal insufficiency during therapy.
Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of DIMERCAPROL in children.
Heavy metal poisoning: Heavy metal poisoning is the accumulation of toxic amounts of heavy metals in the soft tissues of the body. Common symptoms of metal poisoning include nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting, chills, weakness, shortness of breath, and tingling of hands and feet.