Dimercaprol
Overview
Categories
- 4 Antidotes and other substances used in poisonings
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Dimercaprol's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 2.5 to 3 mg/kg | 2.8 (2.75) | 4 hourly | IM | For 2 days. |
| 2.5 to 3 mg/kg | 2.8 (2.75) | 24 hourly | IM | |
| 5.714 mg/kg | 5.7 (5.714) | 12 hourly | IM | 2-4 times a day. on third day once daily vntil recovery. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 2.5 to 3 mg/kg | 2.8 (2.75) | 8 hourly | Intra Muscular | Initially for 2 Days |
| 2.5 to 3 mg/kg | 2.8 (2.75) | 8 hourly | Intra Muscular | Maintenance |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 2.5 to 3 mg/kg | 2.8 (2.75) | 4 hourly | Intra Muscular | Initially for 2 Days |
| 2.5 to 3 mg/kg | 2.8 (2.75) | 12 hourly | Intra Muscular | Maintenance |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Dimercaprol
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