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Antidote for lead poisoning
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Dimercaprol, EDTA
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Antidote for arsenic, mercury, lead, and gold poisoning
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Dimercaprol
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Antidote used in poisoning: copper (Wilson’s disease), lead, mercury, and arsenic
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Penicillamine
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Chelating agent used in Wilson’s disease
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Penicillamine
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Chelating agent in acute iron toxicity
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Deferoxamine
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Side effects of penicillamine
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Aplastic anemia and renal toxicity
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Arsine gas causes what major side effect?
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hemolytic anemia
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What form of arsenic is poisonous?
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trivalent form
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What is the characteristic peripheral neuropathy in lead poisoning?
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wrist drop
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How does lead cause anemia?
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interferes with hemoglobin synthesis by blocking the incorporation of protoporphyrin and inhibits enzymes in the heme synthesis pathway
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What can be used prophylactically in workers exposed to lead?
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High dietary calcium (impedes intestinal absorption)
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What is Erethism?
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syndrome from mercury poisoning characterized by insomnia, memory loss, excitability, and delirium
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