Pages: 1458-1463
Date of Publication: 01-Dec-2013
CHELATION THERAPY
Author: G.K.SUDHAKAR*, VENKATESH KAMATH B, ARAVIND PAI, VASUDEV PAI
Category: Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Abstract: Chelating agents are drugs that complex with and thereby „hold‟ metal ions in inactive form that are suitable for mobilization and subsequent excretion. The principal therapeutic use of chelating agent is to treat heavy metal poisoning. This article describes a list of six chelating agents commonly employed in clinical practice.
Keywords: Chelating agents, Lead poisoning, Wilson?s disease, Iron poisoning, Thalassemia.
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