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Lead Poisoning Treatment

Treatment for lead poisoning includes medications that remove lead from the bloodstream, as well as medications that control seizures.

Treatment for lead poisoning includes:

Medications that remove lead from the bloodstream (chelation therapy):

Dimercaprol (British Anti-Lewisite, BAL in Oil)
Edetate calcium disodium (Calcium EDTA, Calcium disodium versenate)
Succimer (Chemet)
Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen)

Medications for seizures:

Diazepam
Paraldehyde

A diet that is rich in calcium, zinc, and iron

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Last Updated: Dec 9, 2010 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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