Succimer - SUKS-si-mer is using in the treat of acute lead poisoning to remove excess lead from the body, especially in small children.
Succimer combines with lead in the blood stream. The combination of lead and succimer is then removed from the body by the kidneys. By removing the excess lead, the drug lessens damage to various organs and tissues of the body.
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
Other commonly using names are dimercaptosuccinic acid and DMSA .
† Not commercially available in Canada.