B A L Injection
Salt Composition
Dimercaprol (100mg)
Key Information
Short Description
B A L Injection is a chelating agent used to remove heavy metal toxicity from the body, treating poisoning by certain metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, gold, and bismuth.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
B A L Injection is a chelating agent that helps remove heavy metal toxicity from the body. It is used in combination with other drugs to treat lead poisoning. It works by binding to sulfhydryl groups and reversing the binding of sulfhydryl-containing enzymes causing toxicity.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Breastfeeding Warning
Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows that you have received this medicine.
Pregnancy Warning
Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows that you have received this medicine.
How it works
B A L Injection is a chelating agent that works on the sulfhydryl groups and reverses the binding of sulfhydryl-containing enzymes causing toxicity.
Quick Tips
Used to treat poisoning by certain heavy metals (e.g., lead, arsenic, mercury, gold, and bismuth) In a poisoning situation, it may not be possible to tell your caregivers about your health conditions. In an emergency situation, it may not be possible before you are treated with B A L Injection to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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