Succimer
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Succimer is used to treat lead poisoning .
Succimer is a chelating (KEE-late-ing) agent that binds to lead in the blood and allows it to be passed out in the urine.
Succimer may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Succimer is used to treat lead poisoning .
Succimer is a chelating (KEE-late-ing) agent that binds to lead in the blood and allows it to be passed out in the urine.
Succimer may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use succimer if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease; liver disease ; or treatment with dimercaprol or edetate calcium disodium .
Succimer may harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using succimer.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Succimer may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
fever , cold or flu symptoms, cough , trouble breathing; skin sores, rash ; or swollen gums, painful mouth sores, pain when swallowing.
Common side effects of succimer may include:
nausea , vomiting , loss of appetite; diarrhea ; or metallic taste in your mouth.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Scraped Dose — Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
If you cannot swallow a capsule whole, open it and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of soft food. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing. Do not save it for later use.
You may also empty the medicine beads into a spoon, swallow all of the beads, and then drink a glass of juice or fruit-flavored drink.
Drink plenty of liquids to keep your kidneys working properly so they can help eliminate the lead from your body.
Succimer is usually given daily for 19 days in a row. You may need to receive more than one course of treatment. Use succimer regularly to get the most benefit.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the lead is completely cleared from your body.
You may need medical tests to help your doctor determine how long to treat you with succimer.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using succimer.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using succimer.
Succimer can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to get sick. Your blood cells may need to be tested often.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect succimer, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, Between 15°C-25°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.