DIMERCAPROL

Course overview

DIMERCAPROL IS A MEDICATION USED IN THE TREATMENT OF TOXIC EXPOSURE TO ARSENIC, MERCURY, GOLD, AND LEAD. IT IS IN THE CHELATING CLASS OF DRUGS. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES AND REVIEWS THE INDICATIONS, ACTION, AND CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR DIMERCAPROL AS A VALUABLE AGENT IN THE TREATMENT OF ARSENIC, MERCURY, GOLD, AND LEAD TOXICITY. THIS ACTIVITY WILL HIGHLIGHT THE MECHANISM OF ACTION, ADVERSE EVENT PROFILE, AND OTHER KEY FACTORS SUCH AS DOSING, PHARMACOKINETICS, AND MONITORING THAT ARE PERTINENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH HEAVY METAL TOXICITY AND RELATED CONDITIONS.