Succimer - @- Diagnostic Aids
Drug Name:
Succimer - @- Diagnostic Aids
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Indication:
To remove excess lead
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
To remove excess lead
Patient Information:
Ref - USP PDI Vol II 17th Edition (1997)
SUCCIMER- SYSTEMIC
1.Allergies-
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
Succimer. Also tell your healthcare care professional if you are allergic
to any other substances such as foods. preservatives or dyes.
2.Pregnancy-
Studies have not been done in humans. However, some studies in animals
have not shown to cause birth defects.
3. Breast-feeding-
It is not known whether succimer is excreted into breast milk.
4.Children-
This medicine has been tested in children over the age of 1 year and,
in effective doses the medicine has not been shown to cause different
side effects or problems than it does in adults.
5.Older adults-
There is no specific information comparing use of succimer in the elderly
with use in other age groups.
6. Other medical problems-
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of succimer.
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems
especially-
Dehydration or
Kidney disease - higher blood levels may result and your doctor may
need to change your dose