Ferric Carboxymaltose
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Drug reference
Dimercaprol
Antidote · Antidote for Heavy Metal Poisoning, Anti-thyroid Agent
Also known as BAL
AntidoteAntidote for Heavy Metal Poisoning, Anti-thyroid Agent
CDSCO approvedSchedule H
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
12 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated
Top interactionssee all 12 →
- Ferric CarboxymaltoseSevereDatabaseDDInter
- Ferric DerisomaltoseSevereDatabaseDDInter
- Ferrous FumarateSevereDatabaseDDInter
- Ferrous GluconateSevereDatabaseDDInter
Mechanism
Dimercaprol acts as a chelating agent, forming stable complexes with metals, typically as five- or six-membered rings. This chelation prevents or reverses metal binding to biological ligands, facilitating their removal from the body. Additionally, dimercaprol has been observed to possess anti-thyroid activity, similar to thioureylene drugs, by interfering with iodine incorporation into thyroglobulin and inhibiting iodotyrosyl coupling.
Indications
Lead poisoningMercury poisoningArsenic poisoningHeavy metal poisoning (note: largely superseded by other chelating agents)Anti-thyroid activity (observed effect)
Dosing
- Adult
- Heavy metal poisoning: 3-5 mg/kg IM every 4-6 hours.
Drug interactions
Ferric Derisomaltose
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Ferrous Fumarate
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Ferrous Gluconate
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Ferrous Sulfate Anhydrous
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Ferumoxides
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Ferumoxsil
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Ferumoxytol
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Iron
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Iron Dextran
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Iron Protein Succinylate
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Selenium
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Related guidelines
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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e, Katzung·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team