Lead toxicity and chelation therapy

Licia P. Schroder; Jennifer A. Tilleman; Edward M. Desimone

Lead toxicity and chelation therapy

Licia P. Schroder, Jennifer A. Tilleman, Edward M. Desimone

Department of Pharmacy Sciences

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Abstract

Lead toxicity is a major public health concern because it can cause cognitive, behavioral, and motor problems in children. In most cases, exposure can be prevented or at least minimized and eliminated. There are four available agents used to treat lead toxicity: dimercaprol, CaNa₂EDTA, succimer, and D-penicillamine. Pharmacists can play an important role in education, treatment, and monitoring of children with lead toxicity. The key to reducing the public burden of lead poisoning is prevention and education.

Original language	English (US)
Pages	40-44
Number of pages	5
Volume	40
No	5
Specialist publication	U.S. Pharmacist
State	Published - Jan 1 2015

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Pharmacy
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Science

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Schroder, L. P., Tilleman, J. A., & Desimone, E. M. (2015). Lead toxicity and chelation therapy. U.S. Pharmacist, 40(5), 40-44.

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