Succimer

Generic Name
Succimer
Brand Names
Chemet
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C4H6O4S2
CAS Number
304-55-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
DX1U2629QE
Background

A mercaptodicarboxylic acid used as an antidote to heavy metal poisoning because it forms strong chelates with them.

Indication

For the treatment of lead poisoning in pediatric patients with blood lead levels above 45 µg/dL. May also be used to treat mercury or arsenic poisoning.

Associated Conditions
Arsenic Poisoning, Lead Poisoning, Mercury Poisoning, Blood lead levels above 45 mcg/dL Lead poisoning
Associated Therapies
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The Individual Therapy for Patients With Wilson's Disease

First Posted Date
2019-05-21
Last Posted Date
2019-05-21
Lead Sponsor
Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Target Recruit Count
400
Registration Number
NCT03957720
Locations
🇨🇳

econd Affiliated Hospital,Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Mercury Chelation to Treat Autism

First Posted Date
2006-09-14
Last Posted Date
2013-09-18
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Registration Number
NCT00376194
Locations
🇺🇸

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Treatment of Lead-Exposed Children Trial

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2006-06-21
Last Posted Date
2018-04-05
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Target Recruit Count
780
Registration Number
NCT00342849
Locations
🇺🇸

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

🇺🇸

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, United States

🇺🇸

Childrens Hospital, Columbus, Columbus, Ohio, United States

and more 1 locations

Randomized Study of Succimer (Dimercaptosuccinic Acid) on Growth of Lead-Poisoned Children

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2000-02-25
Last Posted Date
2005-06-24
Lead Sponsor
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Target Recruit Count
175
Registration Number
NCT00004838
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