Chelators
- Bind metals to form excretable complexes
- Choice is metal- and severity-specific
- Used for iron, lead, copper + other toxic metals
- Route and tissue penetration differ
- Can also remove essential metals
- Monitor kidney/liver/blood counts by agent
Class at a glance
- Bind metals to form excretable complexes
Practical pearls
- Route and tissue penetration differ
Other practical pearls
- Choice is metal- and severity-specific
- Can also remove essential metals
Safety / monitoring
- Used for iron, lead, copper + other toxic metals
- Monitor kidney/liver/blood counts by agent
Self-check
- What are Chelators used for?
iron, lead, copper + other toxic metals.
- What do Chelators bind?
metals to form excretable complexes.
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